A senior Somaliland official has defended the breakaway region's decision to normalize relations with Israel, dismissing widespread condemnation from the Arab and Muslim world as hypocritical. Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of the ruling Waddani party, stated that Somaliland had "no choice" but to seek recognition from Tel Aviv after 34 years of isolation. Hassan emphasized that Somaliland's pursuit of international recognition is a matter of survival, and the region cannot afford to be choosy about its allies. He pointed out that many Arab and Islamic countries have established diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, citing examples such as Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and the UAE. The official's comments come after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's visit to Hargeisa, the Somaliland capital, which sparked a diplomatic firestorm. The federal government in Mogadishu, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory, condemned the move as a violation...
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Manchester United have confirmed that defender Willy Kambwala has left the club to join Villarreal in a €10m (£8.4m) deal.
The 19-year-old earned the trust of head coach Erik ten Hag in the 2023-24 campaign, where he played 10 times for the first team thanks to the Red Devils' frequent injury problems at the back.
Kambwala, who joined the Man United academy from Sochaux in 2020, made eight Premier League appearances for the 20-time English champions - three from the first whistle - while also featuring twice in the Red Devils' triumphant FA Cup campaign.
The versatility of the Frenchman came in handy last term too, as he played both centrally and on the right-hand side of defence for Man United, but his contract was due to expire in the summer of 2025.
Despite already seeing their defensive ranks thinned by the exit of Raphael Varane on a free transfer, Man United accepted a reported bid of £8.4m from Villarreal for Kambwala, whom the Red Devils paid a moving tribute to on Monday
