A senior commander of Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, police and state media said, two days after the IS leadership was targeted with U.S. airstrikes and as security forces ...

As Black History Month continues, WAAY 31 is spotlighting historic advancements made by Black Americans in North Alabama.

The attack is the largest overseas military operation by the second Trump administration so far, killing "multiple" ISIS ...

BALADWEYNE, Somalia – Somali government held a funeral for six Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in Baladweyne, Hiran region, about 300 km north of the capital, Mogadishu. The soldiers were killed ...

First Sgt. Justin Brice was part of the last 150 soldiers with the Utah Army National Guard 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, returning Saturday from their 10-month mission to Africa.

Africa’s Tanzania is growing in popularity with a number of tourists flocking to this magical land. In fact, tourist arrivals in 2023 increased by an impressive 24.3% with a record-breaking ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: On Monday, 31-year-old Ange Gnacadja rests on cotton harvested in Soclogbo, Benin. Earthquakes in the north of ...

This latest peace push comes after months of threats and tensions. Ties between the two Horn of Africa nations deteriorated after Ethiopia last year signed a deal with Somalia's breakaway region ...

Ghanaian musician Kwame Nsiah-Apau, popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, and his beautiful wife Annica Nsiah-Apau are celebrating their sixteenth wedding anniversary today, January 16, 2025. The ...

The highly anticipated track, titled “Beautiful Africa”, showcases Franky’s remarkable talent and dedication to representing the vibrant culture of Africa through music. Franky, born Godwin ...

The African Union has commended Ethiopia and Somalia on their resumption of full diplomatic relations. The AU referred to it as an “important milestone”. The year-long conflict between Ethiopia and ...