Bibi, one more time? Israel’s election launches

Israel’s political landscape faces significant upheaval as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu confronts a potential election triggered by a dispute over military service exemptions for religious seminary students. Netanyahu’s future remains precarious, with the ongoing war in Gaza and unresolved questions regarding the October 7 attack dominating public discourse. Meanwhile, American-led counter-terrorism efforts in West Africa, exemplified by the annual Operation Flintlock training exercise, struggle to maintain relevance as regional military governments pivot away from Western partnerships toward Russia. Despite substantial long-term investment, these security initiatives have failed to curb the spread of jihadist militancy across the Sahel and coastal nations. Finally, Cape Verde prepares for its historic debut at the FIFA World Cup, symbolizing a major milestone for the small archipelago nation and highlighting the unifying power of football for its diaspora and local communities.