January 8, 2026 Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen, experts say One Nigerian church paid $205,000 ransom for 50 kidnapped members as Fulani militants allegedly wage economic jihad against Christians in Middle Belt.
January 4, 2026 Massacre at Nigerian market leaves more than 30 dead as gunmen torch stalls, kidnap others Armed attackers killed more than 30 people and kidnapped others during a violent market raid in Nigeria's Niger state, police said.
January 3, 2026 Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey's president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.
January 3, 2026 ALEX BERENSON: Minnesota learned the hard way that tribes don't vanish at the border Here's how African tribal loyalty systems recreated themselves in the US with devastating consequences for Minnesota's federal and state welfare programs.
January 2, 2026 Driver charged after crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua, killed two friends Authorities said the driver involved in a crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in Nigeria.
December 31, 2025 Two African nations ban American citizens in diplomatic tit-for-tat following Trump admin move Two West African nations issue travel bans on American citizens in retaliatory diplomatic move, following expansion of Trump administration travel restrictions list.
December 29, 2025 Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crash Anthony Joshua's friends were identified as the victims in a car crash in Nigeria that left the boxer injured on Monday, the country's president said.
December 29, 2025 Trump targets ISIS in Nigeria amid warnings Sahel region is becoming ‘epicenter of terrorism’ President Donald Trump ordered Christmas airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, targeting ISIS terrorists near the Niger border after attacks on Christians.
December 29, 2025 Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria British boxing star Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, according to officials. Two people were killed.
December 28, 2025 Africa’s Christian Crisis: How 2025’s deadly attacks finally drew global attention after Trump’s intervention Christian communities in Africa reportedly under siege as Islamist groups target churches and believers across multiple countries during Christmas 2025.