Africa
Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead
Libya is a transit route for migrants, many from sub-Saharan Africa, fleeing to Europe in the hopes of escaping conflict and poverty.
Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
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.
When it comes to Somaliland recognition, foreign policy is not a popularity contest - editorial
If Jerusalem pairs recognition with restraint and serious diplomacy, this step can widen Israel’s diplomatic playbook and strengthen its strategic depth.
Israeli recognition is historic 'lifetime achievement,' Somaliland official tells 'Post'
“This process did not happen without meetings,” Abdirahman explained. “Officials from Somaliland and Israeli officials have been meeting and discussing these matters for some time."
Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis
The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.
The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis
Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a strategic chessboard than it is.
Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares
Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace.
Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases
The six-month study conducted in regions of Uganda where malaria is endemic included 400 mothers and their babies, ages 6 months to 18 months.
Taking responsibility: Africa must stop looking to the West to solve its terror crisis - opinion
Terrorism is growing across Africa as coups, corruption, and weak leadership leave nations exposed and children unsafe.
Burhan is using Sudan-Israel normalization to secure his power - opinion
Normalization has become less about peace and more about political survival for Sudan’s leaders.
