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2 weeks ago | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is teetering on the brink of renewed civil war. The recent house arrest of Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has intensified fears of a total breakdown of the 2018 peace agreement, which ended a brutal five-year conflict.
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3 weeks ago | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
Ah, Somalia, the land of misunderstanding which by now has one of the world’s most interesting definitions of unity, that of a government. In the last chapter of this political drama, Somalia has brought a new twist by offering share of ports and military base in areas famously known that it has no control over.
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1 month ago | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor in Chief – The Advocate Post)Pakistan navigates its way through economic recovery and reformation, a renewed sense of optimism and resilience reverberates through the nation. A time for redefining our national identity and consolidating our economic stature on the global stage.
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2 months ago | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor in Chief – The Advocate Post)The recent official visit paid to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi is one step in advance in the quest by the Republic of Somaliland to bolster its international standing and, thereby, economic prospects.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor in Chief) marks a pivotal moment in Syrian history, opening a new chapter fraught with both challenges and opportunities. As the nation stands at this critical juncture, the question arises: what does the future hold for Syria, and how can it rise from the ashes of its tumultuous past?
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
Lahore, Pakistan: Ethiopia’s renewed campaign for access to the Red Sea is raising important questions about its ambitions and the impact on the broader Horn of Africa. While Ethiopia already has port access for trade via Berbera in Somaliland and Djibouti, its pursuit of further control over the region—especially through the establishment of a naval base—is causing growing concern among its neighbors.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
In a historic moment for Pakistan, the nation successfully hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad this October. The significance of this event cannot be understated, as it marks Pakistan’s return to the global stage after years of isolation and turmoil. The successful summit is a testament to Pakistan’s resilience and its determination to carve out a prominent role on the international stage. The past decade has been particularly challenging for Pakistan.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
Horn or Africa is often marked as a region known for instability, In the North West of the Horn, Somaliland has established a stable foundation of governance, security, and economic development since last three decades by declaring independence from Somalia in 1991.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
For over three decades, the Republic of Somaliland has demonstrated commendable governance, peace, and democratic processes, distinguishing itself from the instability often associated with the broader Horn of Africa region. Yet, despite these significant achievements, Somaliland continues to share the country dialing code (+252) with Somalia.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
theadvocatepost.org | Abdul Rafay Afzal
The news of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination has reverberated across the Middle East, signaling a profound shift for Hezbollah, Lebanon, and the region of the Middle East. For decades, Nasrallah was a unifying figure within Hezbollah, guiding the organization through turbulent times and anchoring its dual role as both a political force and militant resistance in Lebanon.