The U.S. may be readying drone strikes in Kenya. That might increase the violence.
Reported targets are al-Shabab militants operating in an area with high tensions
A closer look at Congo’s Islamist rebels
Claims about links to the Islamic State may hamper civilian protection
Withdrawing thousands of troops from Germany will be costly for U.S.
These troops weren’t just protecting Germany.
China-Africa military ties have deepened. Here are 4 things to know.
[caption id="attachment_75375" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Civilians sheltering in a U.N. base
A Navy SEAL was killed in Somalia. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. operations there.
[caption id="attachment_57959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Oct. 30, 2009, file
Is electoral violence in sub-Saharan Africa overreported? This new book looks at the data.
[caption id="attachment_45073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of President Edgar Lungu gather
This novel illuminates life (and resistance) under repression in Ethiopia
[caption id="attachment_44814" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People mourn the death of Dinka
What do Africans actually think about public health interventions from afar?
[caption id="attachment_44289" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British pop star Elton John signs
Where do African women have more power? Surprise — in countries emerging from war.
[caption id="attachment_43742" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Catherine Samba-Panza was the acting president