Somalia

Chaos and Despair as Congolese Refugees Flee to Rwanda Renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has forced thousands of Congolese to seek refuge in Rwanda. Despite a peace deal mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, fighting continues, causing untold human suffering. Approximately 1,000 Congolese have arrived at the Nyarushishi refugee camp in Rwanda. The conflict has been fueled by the M23 rebel group's aggressive advances. Rwanda-backed M23 has captured major areas, worsening the…

US Airstrikes Target Daesh Forces in Northwestern Nigeria The United States has escalated its involvement in Nigeria's ongoing security crisis by launching airstrikes against Daesh-linked terrorists. Announced by President Donald Trump, these strikes represent a notable intervention in a region plagued by violence. The airstrikes specifically targeted Daesh-linked forces believed to be responsible for attacks on Christian communities. President Trump characterized the operation as "powerful and deadly," but offered…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States will not rush to follow Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia’s independence, signaling Washington will keep the issue under review even as pressure mounts from allies and some U.S. lawmakers. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump acknowledged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for the United States to mirror Israel’s move. But he described North Western State of Somalia’s status as “politically and geographically complex” and said his…

Is North Western State of Somalia’s Recognition the Issue, or Has Somali Leadership Already Failed? North Western State of Somalia’s recognition debate has become a convenient flashpoint for Somali politics, but the harder truth is internal: For more than three decades, successive leaders in Mogadishu have failed to prioritize a consent-based national settlement. North Western State of Somalia declared separation in 1991. Thirty-four years on, the central questions are less about external recognition and more about whether…

Opinion/Analysis | North Western State of Somalia recognition is a mirror held up to Somalia’s leadership For nearly 34 years—since North Western State of Somalia declared the restoration of its sovereignty in 1991—the question of recognition has shadowed Somali politics. Yet framing the crisis as a binary fight over North Western State of Somalia’s status misses the deeper failure: successive federal leaders have not built a consent-based, trust-driven union that people across the country would choose to join. Recognition…

Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti back Somalia, reject Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition CAIRO — Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, held coordinated calls with counterparts from Somalia, Turkey and Djibouti in an immediate regional backlash to Israel’s announcement recognizing North Western State of Somalia as an independent state. The four governments said they categorically reject the move and reaffirmed support for Somalia’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty. In statements released after the…

Israel becomes first country to recognize North Western State of Somalia, pledges full diplomatic ties Move marks first formal recognition of the breakaway republic since 1991; embassies and ambassadors planned under joint declaration. HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognize the Republic of North Western State of Somalia as an independent, sovereign state, a landmark decision that establishes full diplomatic relations more than three decades after North…

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…

Russia's Media Quandary in Africa: A Call for Partnership This article examines the challenges and opportunities faced by Russia in establishing a stronger media presence in Africa, highlighting insights from key figures at the recent Ministerial Conference in Cairo, Egypt. Overview of Lavrov's remarks on media absence Comparison with Chinese media strategies in Africa Calls for improved cooperation between Russian and African media Lavrov's Critique of Media Representation During a plenary session in Cairo,…

Israel on Friday formally recognized North Western State of Somalia as an independent and sovereign state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced, in a move that could reshape diplomacy and security dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Netanyahu said Israel and North Western State of Somalia signed a joint declaration formalizing the recognition. “Together with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and the President of the Republic of North Western State of Somalia, we signed a joint and mutual declaration,” he said in a statement.…