Africa

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.

A general view shows a part of the capital Bangui, Central African Republic, February 16, 2016.
Senegalese peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) patrol near Carnot on May 28, 2026.

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

 A health worker burns food waste of Ebola patients at an Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Katwa, near Butembo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 5, 2019

Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says

An empty street in the Esinle community, where pupils and teachers were abducted in a large-scale school attack, in Oyo State, Nigeria, June 2, 2026.

Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks


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.

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

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.

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Israeli recognition is historic 'lifetime achievement,' Somaliland official tells 'Post'

“This process did not happen without meetings,” Abdirahman explained. “Officials from Somaliland and Israeli officials have been meeting and discussing these matters for some time."

Director-General of Somaliland's Foreign Ministry, Mohamed Abdirahman.

Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis

The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.

Somalis react after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, in Mogadishu, Somalia, December 27, 2025

The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis

Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a strategic chessboard than it is.

Somalis react after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, in Mogadishu, Somalia, December 27, 2025

Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares

Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state

Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases

The six-month study conducted in regions of Uganda where malaria is endemic included 400 mothers and their babies, ages 6 months to 18 months.

Mosquito bite, illustration.

Taking responsibility: Africa must stop looking to the West to solve its terror crisis - opinion

Terrorism is growing across Africa as coups, corruption, and weak leadership leave nations exposed and children unsafe.

Catholics gather for a mass at the Church of the Assumption in Lagos on April 21, 2025.

Burhan is using Sudan-Israel normalization to secure his power - opinion

Normalization has become less about peace and more about political survival for Sudan’s leaders.

THEN-FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen and Sudan Transitional Sovereignty Council head Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meet in Khartoum in February 2023.

As global powers compete for Africa, Israel risks being left on sidelines - opinion

With China, Russia, the Gulf, and the US expanding their footprint, Africa is the next decisive arena. Israel must not be left on the sidelines.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari walks from the stage after speaking at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in New York, U.S., September 21, 2016.