Succession Plans Stir Tensions In South Sudan

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, 73, recently traveled to the UAE for medical tests, raising fresh concerns about his health. Analysts believe a plan is underway to prepare for his succession, with businessman Benjamin Bol Mel being positioned as his likely replacement. Bol Mel, once sanctioned by the U.S. for corruption, has been promoted to [...]

Netanyahu Faces Crisis Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dispute

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing a key vote to dissolve parliament, pushed by the opposition. His ultra-Orthodox allies may support it if they don’t get a law exempting their community from military service. Most Jewish Israelis must serve in the military, but the ultra-Orthodox have long been excused from studying religion. This has caused [...]

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