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
Israel-Somaliland relations are natural repetition of history, says Khalifa Ibrahim - interview
In a Maariv interview with Edy Cohen, Khalifa Ibrahim, a businessman from the city of Berbera and an advisor to investors, explained why Israel was and remains his country's natural ally.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar meets Togo’s top diplomat in Jerusalem, vows to deepen ties
The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to statements by the ministers.
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
This is the tragic story of 44 illegal immigrants – men, women, and children – who set out from Morocco to Israel in 1961 and met their deaths at sea.
Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute
The German Shepherds, valued at $2,300 each, were brought out of the Lilongwe palace beginning three days after the election and finishing only the day before Mutharika’s inauguration on October 5.
Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion
Israel must now identify new opportunities beyond its conventional focal points in international partnerships.
A Black African Jew to UN and African Union: Israel just did your job in Somaliland - opinion
For over 30 years, Somaliland has behaved like a responsible state without being treated as one. And what have the UN and the AU done? Missions and communiqués about Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Why Somaliland meets the legal test for statehood and Palestine does not - opinion
Israel’s move may prove, in the context of Somaliland, to be a turning point enabling its recognition by other countries, while realizing its right to self-determination.
Flamingos, sushi, and sound baths: A luxury wellness cruise on the ‘Crystal Symphony'
A wellness cruise along Africa’s west coast can be a lesson in diplomacy, Jewish history, and cultural depth, showing luxury travel can be both relaxing and enriching.
Somaliland’s lost and forgotten Jews: Inside Horn of Africa's Jewish past - opinion
Beyond the politics, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reveals a hidden Jewish past, from ancient cemeteries to the origins of the Yibir tribe.