Africa
US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers
Analysts warn the eventual loss of UN logistics support could imperil the force propping up the fragile government.
Ethiopia and Israel share a new year - and an opportunity to deepen their historic ties - opinion
My Word: From 9/11 to October 7, the dates that changed the world - opinion
Deadly school fire in Congo's Bukavu kills at least 17, including children
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
Israel must keep fighting for global recognition despite relentless criticism - opinion
Israel’s alliances, trade ties, and international relationships are key pillars of its long-term security strategy.
Morocco names longest highway after Donald Trump
Morocco has named its flagship Tiznit-Dakhla expressway after US President Donald Trump, citing his recognition of Rabat's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
How the Israel-Somaliland alliance rewrites American diplomacy - opinion
By recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign, self-governing “Gateway Nation,” Israel has set the foundation for an alliance in which security, technology, and economic enterprise operate as a whole.
Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush
Spain's Interior Ministry said around 50,000 people had crossed the border from Morocco to Ceuta since Thursday morning, and estimated that 48,300 had returned by 6 p.m. on Friday.
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
A Reuters analysis found the image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark that signals it was made with OpenAI tools.
Migrants breach border from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave in mass crossing
Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by sea and through a breached fence, prompting emergency calls as local businesses shut amid fears of unrest.
Human Rights Watch report on UAE's RSF support severely lacking, Gulf expert tells 'Post' - opinion
Sudan's chemical weapons findings received far less sustained attention than allegations against the UAE.
US considering military operations against Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists in Mali - report
An independent expert on the region, Corinne Dufka, told The Washington Post that any US action in Mali has the potential to backfire and lead to the targeting of American citizens.
West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement
Once completed, it will have an annual capacity of 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with about half of that designated for export to Europe via an existing connection to Spain.
