Africa
New dating of Jordan Valley site rewrites timeline of human migration from Africa - study
Researchers used three different methods to date the site, challenging the preexisting notion of the site being between 1.2 and 1.6 million years old.
At least 50 dead, women and children abducted in armed raid on Nigerian village
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Nigerian troops repelled simultaneous assaults by Islamist terrorists on military bases in Borno
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.
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.
