North Africa
Africa's Mali crisis widens as extremist groups advance and state control erodes - analysis
Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.
DNA analysis reveals ancestry of man buried in ancient Spanish tomb, shows mixed heritage - study
Why Mimouna matters - opinion
Beyond soccer: Morocco’s quest for regional stability in Africa - opinion
East West at its best: The opera house hosts a new four-part concert
The orchestra includes Muslim, Christian and Jewish musicians playing wind and string instruments, and a groove-oriented rhythm section.
Pascale's kitchen: North African cooked salads
In North African cuisine – dishes originating in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco – there is a variety of recipes for making salads with cooked peppers.
Five reasons Israelis should care about improved ties with Africa
Netanyahu held a series of meetings recently with African leaders.
Netanyahu departs for Liberia: 'Israel has returned to Africa'
An important part of Netanyahu's objective in courting Africa is to dissolve this bloc and sway it to support the Jewish state at the UN and in international organizations.
Tunisia to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for Jewish pilgrimage site
Tunisia’s culture minister, Mohamed Zine El-Abidine, made the announcement on Sunday, the last day of the traditional Lag Ba'omer pilgrimage near the Ghriba synagogue on Djerba.
Israeli counter-terror bureau: Don't spend Lag Ba'Omer in Tunisia
Israel urges all of its citizens to avoid travel to the North African nation, and advises all of its nationals currently in the country to immediately return to Israel.
Six years on in north Africa
North Africa remains a region in flux suffering from the same problems that led to the Arab Spring in the first place.
Terra Incognita: The Gambia’s defense of democracy is a lesson for us all
Hundreds of millions of people in numerous countries have been sentenced to live in country-like prisons due the unwillingness to confront dictators and authoritarian regimes.
Morocco’s king attends Casablanca synagogue, Jewish museum ceremony
The synagogue and the adjacent El Mellah Museum, which retraces Jewish history in Morocco, were reopened Friday.
Analysis: Is the next 'Arab Spring' implosion around the corner?
Report of increasing restlessness of young Arabs will surely be on the Israel security establishment’s radar screen.