Israel Opens a New, Risky African Front Against Houthis
Israel is the first nation to recognize Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty.
Welcome to Next Africa, a daily newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. In today’s edition, we look at why Israel is courting Somaliland.
Far from the bombs falling on Iran, there’s an idyllic corner of East Africa where Israel is quietly moving its defenses against one of the Islamic Republic’s key proxies — the Houthis in Yemen.