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

MARCH 4, 2026|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."

FEBRUARY 20, 2026|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

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByJONATHAN CONRICUS

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.

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn Israel’s African Union observer status

After the announcement that Israel would rejoin the African Union as a member with observer status, the terror groups spoke out and demanded the immediate expulsion of Israel from the union.

JULY 24, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

MASKED PALESTINIAN supporters of the Islamic Jihad movement prepare incendiary balloons east of Gaza City, to launch across the border fence toward Israel, earlier this month.

Israel regains observer status in the African Union

"This is a day of celebration for Israeli-African relations," said Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

JULY 22, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Chess tournament strengthens ties between Israel-West African countries

Over 180 people from West African countries competed in the event, including the countries of Niger and Algeria who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.

JUNE 10, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

How are Israelis involved in African elections?

The shadow of ex-Mossad officials?

APRIL 8, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

GHANA’S PRESIDENT Nana Akufo-Addo casts his ballot in Kyebi on December 7, 2020.

Israeli air disinfectant start-up to open innovation center in Ethiopia

A month long study at Sheba Medical Center found last year that the start-up's clean air system has the ability to eliminate different viruses and bacteria at a rate of 99.97%.

APRIL 1, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Aura Air system, shown here installed on a bus, was found to be more than 99.9% effective in disinfecting indoor air and catching particles that can cause sickness.

Grapevine July 26, 2020: Zooming in on Tisha Be’av

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JULY 25, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

FROM LEFT: Meron Reuben, Foreign Ministry chief of protocol; Yoram Rabad, honorary consul for Liberia and Anat Schleien, who heads the ministry’s Africa desk.

A Chadian on the wing of business and diplomacy

Whether in the streets of his Chadian homeland or behind the scenes at the latest Munich Security Conference, his name is whispered by people from all walks of life.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020ByLEO GIOSUÈ