The current phase of fighting erupted in late January in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between government forces and the armed M23 group.Despite security ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Either maintaining Russia’s military bases in Syria or finding an alternative outpost in the Mediterranean will prove ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...

A rebel group has killed at least five soldiers in Central African Republic. That's according to an army official and city ...

In honor of Black History Month, Duke celebrates African Americans’ distinctive achievements in Durham. While Duke has had an ...

The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...