Israel-Africa

The Nile dam standoff is heating up, and Israel is caught between allies - analysis

As Trump reenters the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa rise, leaving Israel to navigate an increasingly complex and combustible regional landscape

|ByBEN LYNFIELD
Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, which is still recovering from a two-year war between the Ethiopian government and allied forces on one side, and Tigrayan forces on the other, during which the region’s economy was devastated and many were displaced.
Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

Rafah fighting drew 100 times more media attention than Iran protests, study shows

JPPI President Prof. Stern said the research aimed primarily to demonstrate that when Israel conducts a “defensive war against armed terrorist organizations that attacked it, it is judged harshly."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Somaliland, a de facto state that has governed itself for more than three decades, holding elections, maintaining security, and building institutions, even as it remains largely unrecognized by the international community.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland sends warning to Turkey, Iran, Syria - opinion

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has sent shockwaves through the region and chills down the spines of authoritarian leaders

|ByJONATHAN CONRICUS
Ayelet Levin Karp, CEO of SID Israel.

Israeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war

Around 60% have also reported that their ability to raise funds has been negatively affected since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Herzog hosts President of Liberia in Jerusalem

In urging Liberia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Herzog told his guest that if that happens, there will be a dramatic increase in trade and bilateral relations.

JULY 4, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli and Liberian presidents greet one another, July 4 2023

Israeli delegation expelled from African Union conference hall

The representatives of South Africa and Algeria were reportedly responsible for the removal of Israel, an observer state, from the conference hall.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023ByWALLA!, REUTERS
Algeria's Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane looks on during the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the Africa Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 18, 2023.

Botswana investigates elephant deaths near Chobe National Park

Two years after a natural toxin killed 300 elephants, a new spate of elephant deaths has authorities wondering what caused the deaths this time.

DECEMBER 7, 2022ByREUTERS
A combination photo shows dead elephants in Okavango Delta, Botswana May-June, 2020.

Israel-Africa ties celebrated at Mitrelli, Menomadin gala

The Menomadin Foundation hosted notable guests at an event on Sunday in Tel Aviv.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
From right to left, Angolan Ambassador to Israel Osvaldo dos Santos Varela, President and founder of the Menomadin Foundation and the Mitrelli Group, Haim Taib, and the former Vice President of Angola Bornito de Sousa Baltazar Diogo

Israeli doctor performs surgery in Uganda and saves the life of 12-year-old pregnant girl

She is the only Israeli doctor who has done a recognized medical rotation (clinical clerkship by medical students during their final year of study) in a Third World country.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Rehovot's Kaplan Medical Center in Uganda.

IDF participates in African Lion drill in Morocco for the first time

The military maneuvers took place in the Moroccan cities of Agadir, Kenitra, Tan Tan, Taoudant and Mahbes.

JULY 2, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF participates in African Lion drill in Morocco for the first time

Angolan government and Mitrelli group’s Haim Taib inaugurate project to house 20,000 people

Innovative model focusing on community building is designed to be replicated across the continent and beyond.

MAY 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
His Excellency, the President of Angola, João Lourenço - Haim Taib, President and Founder of Mitrelli Group, Menomadin Group and Menomadin Foundation - Yaron Tchwella, CEO Mitrelli Group

A journey to Rwanda, land of a thousand hills

Rwanda is a small, landlocked country located in the heart of Africa, bordering Burundi, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

MARCH 26, 2022ByUDI SHAHAM
Fog covers the land of a thousand hills.

Vote on Israel’s African Union ouster deferred for a year

“Algeria and South Africa failed in their attempt to kick Israel out,” a Foreign Ministry source said.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and President of Senegal Macky Sall prepare for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 35th ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union at the African Union Commission.

Bennett, Lapid push diplomatic efforts to stop African Union ouster for Israel

The African Union’s Executive Council will vote this week on Israel's observer status, requiring a 54 member majority.

JANUARY 30, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
The emblem of the African Union.