The African Union has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the self-declared region of Somaliland, reaffirming its unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while warning that such actions risk destabilising the Horn of Africa.
Iranian authorities have moved quickly to establish an interim leadership structure following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Officials confirmed that senior cleric Alireza Arafi has been appointed to serve on the country’s temporary Leadership Council.