From Sudan to Gaza, becoming 'Singapore' means choosing to comply

From Sudan to Gaza, becoming 'Singapore' means choosing to comply Submitted by Khalid Albaih on Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:16 The Singapore myth promises nations stability and prosperity, yet Iranian missiles over the Gulf have exposed the limits of political submission as a guarantee of safety Smoke rises over Abu Dhabi following an Iranian missile strike on 28 February 2026 (AFP) Off I arrived in Addis Ababa for a three-day conference after a direct flight from Oslo on Ethiopian Airlines. As an African, I felt proud. As a Sudanese , I felt nostalgic.