North Africa

Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia, setting up diplomatic ties and testing Horn of Africa alignments Israel has become the first country to formally recognize North Western State of Somalia as an independent state, a diplomatic breakthrough that immediately raises questions about how the move will be implemented and how Somalia’s federal government will respond. The recognition was announced Friday after a videoconference between North Western State of Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” and Israeli…

Libyan Military Leaders Perish in Turkish Plane Crash The Libyan military suffered a great loss with the tragic plane crash near Ankara, Türkiye, claiming the lives of multiple high-ranking officials. This event has profound implications for Libya's military and political landscape. Libya's Army Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Haddad died in the crash. The crash claimed the lives of four senior military officers and a photographer. Libyan officials express their condolences and highlight the impact of the loss.…

Libya's army chief, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed when the Falcon 50 jet he and four others were traveling in crashed in central Turkey, Turkish authorities and Libyan officials said. The aircraft was en route from Ankara to Tripoli when contact was lost about 42 minutes after takeoff. Officials said the jet had requested an emergency landing before it went down; searchers later found wreckage southwest of Ankara near the village of Kesikkavak. An investigation into the cause of the crash has been…

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Libyan Military Leaders The Libyan military and nation are mourning the loss of key figures after a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey, claimed the lives of Army Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior military officers. Mohammed al-Haddad, chief of general staff, was among the victims. The crash involved a Falcon 50 jet traveling from Ankara to Tripoli. Libya's leadership expresses deep condolences for the families and the armed forces. A Nation in Mourning Libya's…

Sudan's Peace Proposal and the Ongoing Conflict Sudan's Prime Minister has proposed a comprehensive peace plan aimed at resolving the long-standing war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This initiative seeks international support to halt the violence and begin reconciliation. Kamil Idris introduced a cease-fire monitored by international bodies. The plan requires RSF withdrawal and disarmament. U.S. and mediators support a humanitarian truce. Political and International Reactions The response…

MOGADISHU — The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts worldwide in a sweeping reshuffle aimed at aligning U.S. diplomacy with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, according to two State Department officials. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal personnel matters, said chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries were notified last week that their tenures will end in January. All of the recalled diplomats were…

The Excitement Builds as AFCON 2023 Kicks Off in Morocco As teams begin to arrive in Morocco for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. The tournament, which kicks off this weekend, will see the hosts take on Comoros in a highly anticipated opening match that promises to set the tone for a month filled with thrilling football. A Month of Football Rivalries This year’s AFCON features 24 nations, divided into six gripping groups, each showcasing intense rivalries that…

U.N. Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in Zamzam The U.N. has issued a report accusing Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes during an assault on the Zamzam displacement camp. The report sheds light on a brutal three-day attack that resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths. The attack occurred between April 11 and 13. Over 1,000 civilians were killed, with 319 summarily executed. The RSF's actions included house-to-house searches and attacks in public spaces like markets and mosques.…

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan authorities have deported a group of Somali migrants detained in the capital, the country’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency said Monday, underscoring an intensified campaign against irregular migration that has swept up foreign nationals across the North African state. In a statement, the agency said the migrants were held at a detention center in eastern Tripoli and removed from the country after court orders and verification of travel documents. Officials said the deportations were carried out in…

Sudan Tops Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Again Sudan remains at the forefront of global humanitarian crises, as highlighted by the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) latest watchlist. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant human suffering and displacement. Sudan leads the list for the third consecutive year. The war has displaced over 12 million people. IRC emphasizes the global failure in addressing these crises effectively. The Ongoing Conflict in Sudan The conflict in Sudan erupted in April…