The Special Air Service was formed by David Stirling in 1941. Its purpose was to act as a desert raiding airborne force unit ...

M23 now controls nearly all of North Kivu and the province’s vast mineral wealth—including tin (cassiterite), tantalum ...

Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...

Known as the “Six Triple Eight,” this noteworthy unit of female Soldiers made an indelible impact on the war, while serving ...

During World War II, two ace pilots emerged who were considered unmatched for their skill and combat record. They were Erich ...

Players: Allies: Lieutenant General William Platt's 4th and 5th Indian Divisions; Lieutenant General Alan Cunningham's 11th and 12th African Divisions ... From Sudan in the north, Platt advanced ...

and built defences to keep the east African campaign supplied. Many were volunteers but some were pressured to serve, with local authorities leaning on magistrates and chiefs to raise the ...

The town of North Providence held a birthday party for World War II veteran Roger Desjardin. Desjardin served as a machine gunner and was honorably discharged. He later returned to Rhode Island ...

January 16, (PORT SUDAN) – As a pivotal African Union summit looms, Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has wrapped up a five-nation tour of West Africa, seeking to rally ...

In October, at a Fayetteville, N.C., campaign event held less than 10 miles ... or posting new road signs reflecting the name changes. North Carolina spent about $450,000 to update 86 highway ...

WEST AFRICA has long been a source of booze. In Yoruba mythology Obatala, a deity sent to create humans, stumbled on palm wine and fell into a drunken slumber before completing the task.

The Israeli government and the Palestinian armed group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. The ceasefire is a much-needed ...