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
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Meditteranean
The Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Israel’s Somaliland recognition shows the real purpose of the Abraham Accords - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reflects the Abraham Accords’ focus on survival, stability, and strategic cooperation, not sentiment.
China rejects Somaliland recognition, accuses Israel of 'selfish interests'
"No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson told reporters.
Israel recognized Somaliland – African nations like Ethiopia, Kenya should be next - opinion
Israel recognized Somaliland after decades of patience and Africa can no longer afford to look away.
When warnings are ignored: Bondi Beach paid the price for tolerated extremism - opinion
Unchecked hatred of Jews set the stage for the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Somaliland’s democracy deserves recognition, and Israel is right to lead - opinion
In a region of chaos, Somaliland has built a functioning democracy, but it doesn't get the international recognition it deserves.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a strategic earthquake - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.
Israel makes high-stakes moral, strategic gamble on Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks a taboo, rewards statehood, and secures strategic gains around the Red Sea crossroads.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
Why Israel recognizing Somaliland matters – and why the US should follow suit - opinion
Somaliland offers Israel proximity, access, and cooperation in a theater that has become central to its national security calculus.