Addis Abeba — By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland’s quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent. It is therefore deeply disappointing that the recent press release issued by the African Union Commission on 26 December 2025, in which Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf categorically…
Addis Ababa — The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move illegal and a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. In a statement issued after a council meeting, the AU body rejected what it described as a “unilateral decision” by…
In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it “unequivocally” supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria and more than 20 other countries have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move violates international law and threatens peace and security in the Horn of Africa….
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to recognize Somaliland, describing it as a “move that fuels extremist groups and threatens regional stability.” Speaking in parliament, Hassan Sheikh also warned against what he called the “export of Israel’s aggressive actions into Somalia.” The president reaffirmed…
A dozen innovative local start-ups emerged as the winners. The winners of the 2025 South African Startup Awards were announced this week, via livestream from Cape Town. Now in its third year, the awards have grown into the country’s flagship initiative recognising early-stage technology ventures. The awards were established in 2023 and are hosted by…
The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) was honored at the climax of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) in Accra, Ghana, on November 21, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Hotel, for its outstanding work in grooming a new generation of African leaders and changemakers. Since its establishment…
Afrika Tikkun Bambanani’s innovative learning app, Bamba Learn has been named one of the Top 100 most impactful and scalable education solutions in the world by the HundrED Global Collection 2026. Supplied image Renowned education non-profit based in Finland, HundrED evaluates thousands of innovations from around the world before selecting the final 100 for its…
Tertius Zitzke, CEO at 4Sight Holdings, and Eugene Cronje: Divisional Director: Intelligent Automation, 4Sight. 4Sight Holdings gained global recognition for its domain expertise and industry innovation at the prestigious Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, securing an Intelligent Automation Partner of the Year finalist nomination. “The finalist nomination is a prolific achievement because 4Sight…
The President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, has told the BBC’s Tom Bateman that he rejects the idea that recognition of the State of Palestine rewards Hamas. France formally recognised a Palestinian state on Monday, joining other nations such as the UK, Portgual, Canada and Australia. International pressure is ramping up on Israel over the…
Harry Farleypolitical correspondent, and Jessica Rawnsley Lammy: The UK can’t wait for perfect circumstances to recognise Palestinian state Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The prime minister said in July that the UK would shift its position unless Israel met several…
