December 4 Somali terror groups loom as Mogadishu powers new growth Markets, traffic and street vendors paint a picture of daily urban life in Somalia's capital city. (Reuters/Anadolu Agency.)
December 3 Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.
December 2 Trump rips Somali community as federal agents reportedly eye Minnesota enforcement sweep Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.
December 2 Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.
November 30 Trump needs to help bring peace to Sudan because of what it means to the US Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asks Trump to intervene in Sudan's devastating war that has killed 400,000 people and displaced 13 million civilians.
November 28 US dramatically escalates Somalia airstrikes as Trump admin targets ISIS, al Qaeda terrorists U.S. airstrikes in Somalia more than double under Trump, targeting ISIS and al-Shabab terrorists in coordinated operations with Somali government.
November 27 A message home from the troops Sergeant Major Garric Banfield and General Dagvin Anderson discuss the possibility of military action in Nigeria in response to persecution of Christians and more on 'Special Report.'
November 26 Politician named Adolf Hitler becomes focal point of local election campaign Germany's colonial legacy in Namibia creates unusual name combination, and a local politician with a dictator's name seeks another term in regional elections.
November 25 All 24 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after armed attack in Kebbi, president says All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Nigeria's Kebbi state have been rescued, President Tinubu announced, calling for increased security in vulnerable areas.
November 25 Nigerian children as young as 5 among hundreds kidnapped, nun says Nun describes hundreds of children as young as 5 kidnapped from St. Mary's School in Nigeria, and how 50 students escaped their kidnappers.