Africa
South Sudan orders UN personnel, civilians to leave parts of Jonglei State amid clashes
The military said all civilians living in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties in Jonglei were "directed to immediately evacuate for safety to government-controlled areas as soon as possible."
Jerusalem commemorates the ‘Egoz’ shipwreck disaster, 65 years later
Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute
Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion
Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel - opinion
Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel’s security, influence, and regional position.
Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion
In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?
Somaliland exists: recognition is about truth, not favor - opinion
Nadifa Mohamed’s novel and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland show why acknowledging marginalized lives is a matter of justice.
Tis the season to flog Israel - opinion
Western media blame Israel for the decline in Christianity, ignoring the real threat, which is radical Islamic persecution.
Why Somaliland works and the international system pretends it does not - opinion
Recognizing Somaliland would establish three principles the international order is not yet prepared to tolerate: performance matters, secession can stabilize, and colonial borders are not sacred.
Statehood hypocrisy: Why it's no for Somaliland, Kurdistan, but yes for Palestine - opinion
Israel broke a diplomatic taboo by recognizing Somaliland and triggered a predictable storm of outrage and conspiracy theories.
Israel's Somaliland recognition isn't a gamble, it's a necessity and others must join - opinion
This recognition is not an act of aggression but a pragmatic masterstroke that exposes a broken status quo, and it is a move that the United States and responsible African powers should support.
My Word: Recognition vs rejection of Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland exposes global hypocrisy, rejecting a stable ally at a strategic chokepoint while rewarding terror and dysfunction elsewhere.
Grapevine, January 2, 2025: Is the Buzaglo Law still valid?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.