Africa
Nigerian troops repelled simultaneous assaults by Islamist terrorists on military bases in Borno
Borno, the epicenter of Nigeria's 17-year Islamist insurgency, has seen Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters intensify attacks on both troops and civilians.
Death of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi deepens Libya’s political fragmentation - analysis
Beyond soccer: Morocco’s quest for regional stability in Africa - opinion
An African bishop’s warning: America is funding its own enemies in Somalia - opinion
Endangered hope: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in war-ravaged Virunga National Park, Congo
The birth of the two male gorillas to a mother named Mafuko was discovered on January 3, and the twins "appeared to be in healthy condition at the time of the observation," Virunga Park reported.
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
The Health Ministry emphasized that no additional cases have been identified so far. However, at this stage, there are no vaccines in stock, and “the ministry is working to renew the supply."
Israeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war
Around 60% have also reported that their ability to raise funds has been negatively affected since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
African Union calls on Israel to revoke Somaliland recognition amid Sa'ar visit
"The (AU) Council strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the unilateral recognition of the so-called 'Republic of Somaliland' by Israel," it said in a post on X after a ministerial meeting.
With Somaliland recognition, Israel shapes global reality instead of just reacting to it - opinion
For the first time in years, Israel is signaling a strategic rethink, seeing the environment it operates in not as isolated threats but as one interconnected geopolitical system across the region.
In first visit, Sa'ar says Somaliland 'not a virtual state' in jab at Palestinian state recognition
Sa'ar is the first Israeli official to visit Somaliland since Jerusalem recognized its independence on December 26.
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.
