Sudanese People’s Liberation Army made contact with Israel in hopes of striking a partnership. Over the years, Israel has given more than just aid, it has trained and delivered arms to those fighting for South Sudan’s independence. It has been so apparent to all observers the role Israel played in prying South Sudan from the jaws of the Northern Radical Islamist regime in Sudan that the South Sudan president Salva Kiir said the following in his visit to Israel in August 2011:
“Without you, we would not have arisen. You struggled alongside us in order to allow the establishment of South Sudan and we are interested in learning from your experience.”
South Sudan’s independence is a roll back on Iran and its proxies’ drive South into the Sub Sahara. It also proves how long term relationships in Africa that are built on economy and security can be very effective in the face of radical threats.
Is Biafra Next?
Following a similar pattern and necessity in terms of Israel’s geopolitical needs, Biafra is a strong candidate to secure covert aid. Nigeria was supposed to be Israel’s new Africa ally, but the ascendancy of Islamist Buhari to the Presidency has forced Israel’s government to rethink its strategy. This is why Biafra, if positioned correctly, could play a vital role in securing the Jewish state’s first long term ally on the Gold Coast. There is just one challenge, Biafra is no South Sudan. Last time it tried for independence 3 million innocent Biafrans lost their lives. Israel will have to weigh whether or not it can be successful in helping Biafra secure freedom. If so it may be the first time the Jewish state would be able to legitimately plant its flag in West Africa as a partner with the continent’s first Hebraic Nation.
