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Israel's recognition of Somaliland sends warning to Turkey, Iran, Syria - opinion

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has sent shockwaves through the region and chills down the spines of authoritarian leaders

Somaliland, a de facto state that has governed itself for more than three decades, holding elections, maintaining security, and building institutions, even as it remains largely unrecognized by the international community.
Ayelet Levin Karp, CEO of SID Israel.

Israeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war

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

Israel steps in to defend Somaliland recognition move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives

Supporters of Yemen's Houthi terror group watch a speech by the movement's leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi displayed on a big screen in Sanaa, Yemen July 6, 2025

Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns


The Israeli-Palestinian battle for Africa

Both Israeli and Palestinian leaders alike have been trying to win the hearts of African nations for decades, with varying results.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu views lion during visit to Ethiopia

Abbas calls for African role in Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Abbas also urged African states not to establish diplomatic offices in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks following a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul

Zulu King tells S. African ruling party not to cut ties with Israel

In his speech, the King emphasized the importance of the country's relationship with Israel.

South Africa's Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini

Activists ask Israeli pilots to ‘refuse to fly refugees to their deaths’

‘We call on Israeli pilots to stand on the right side of history,’ says the petition.

An African migrant wears a T-shirt with a Hebrew phrase referring to the Holocaust," I promise to remember... and never forget!" in south Tel Aviv July 17, 2013.

Africa and Israel: An intertwined destiny

Africa is a continent of immeasurable mineral wealth, an unparalleled abundance of wildlife gracing majestic natural landscapes and populated by a proud, diverse and passionate people.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to State House in Nairobi, Kenya on November 28, 2017

Downgrading Israel degrades South Africa

The South African government must now give serious consideration to whether or not to implement the ANC’s resolution.

AFRICAN NATIONAL Congress members arrive at its 54th National Conference in Johannesburg last month.

Africa could use another peaceful coup this year!

“Africa is the wealthiest continent, but the poorest and least developed.”

A man calling for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down protests in Harare, Zimbabwe

Israel is helping Africa face existential challenges

After decades of cold relations, Israel has returned to Africa and both have gained.

WOMEN IN the Senegalese village of Darou Fanaye sing and dance as Ambassador Paul Hirschson inspects an Israelisupported drip irrigation project.

Netanyahu signs multi-billion-dollar Power Africa agreement with US

The Power Africa project could revitalize ties between sub-Saharan countries and the Jewish state, recalling the heyday of strong ties during the mid-20th century.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (far-right) signs the multi-billion dollar Power Africa agreement with Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office, Eli Groner (center-left) and Economy Minister Eli Cohen (far-left).

Zambian president: ‘We will host Africa-Israel summit’

A long-planned summit in Togo last September that was expected to draw the leaders of between 20 to 25 African states to meet with Netanyahu was cancelled at the last minute.

Israel Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu.