Somaliland, Israel, and Geopolitics in the Horn of Africa

Israel’s recent diplomatic recognition of Somaliland, a de facto state operating within greater Somalia, marks a turning point in the territory’s long pursuit of sovereignty. Although Israel claims that this move was made in support of Somaliland’s right to self-determination, analysts suggest that there are deeper motivations at play, including Israeli strategic interests in the Red Sea region. Still, whether this move was based on principle or strategy, it represents a significant step toward the possibility of an independent Somaliland.

AfricaKatie PriceMarch 2, 2026Somaliland, Somalia, Israel, Independence, Civil War, Border Disputes, Secession, Palestine, Houthis, Sovereignty

South Sudan: The Politics of Starvation as a Weapon of War

In South Sudan, hunger has been turned into a weapon. As the nation reels from repeated conflict, President Salva Kiir’s government stands accused of using starvation to crush opposition and assert power. Aid routes are blocked, crops destroyed, and millions are left on the brink of famine– all due to this man-made crisis.

AfricaKatie PriceOctober 26, 2025Human Rights, South Sudan, ICC, Starvation, Famine, War, Civil War