Africa

Troops enter Gambia as former president refuses to step down

West African troops enter Gambia in a bid to depose defeated ruler, Yahaya Jammeh, who is still clinging to power despite losing election.

Netanyahu offers Israeli technology to African nations

Netanyahu and UN Ambassador Danny Danon hold special event focusing on Israeli innovation in Africa and developing countries.

Chabad rabbis encounter crime and spirituality in Africa

Rabbi Shmuel Notik had an eye opening experience when he was intercepted by six men armed with knives in Nairobi.

Finding Africa's voice - in Israel

New UN symposium for Israeli technology in Africa

Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon is set to host an event at the UN called "Israeli Innovation & Technologies in Africa".

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

How 'hard-liner' Netanyahu pulled off a diplomacy trifecta

On the Turkish, Egyptian and African fronts, Prime Minister Netanyahu is proving the conventional wisdom wrong.

Netanyahu makes historic visit to Africa

Marking 40 years since the Entebbe raid in which his brother Yoni was killed, Netanyahu visits Africa.

Rivlin wants stronger ties with Africa

President Rivlin meets with Ivory Coast FM, declares that Israel aims to obtain observer status in the African Union.

Netanyahu looks to changing Africa for new Israeli allies

Netanyahu will make a major visit to African nations in the coming weeks, capping off a serious campaign to form a regional alliance.

African Muslim leaders visit as Israel-Africa ties strengthen

Imams and other religious leaders from six African countries visit Jewish state, meet top officials, as part of Israeli pivot to Africa.

New Knesset caucus will bring Israel and Africa closer

Netanyahu says time has come for Israel-Africa strategic alliance; 'Israel is coming back to Africa; Africa is coming back to Israel.'

Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in Africa

A coalition of Libyan ISIS rebels and Boko Haram could be a game-changer on the continent, with ISIS know-how already revamping Boko Haram.

Israel to Seek Bigger Role in African Development

PM Binyamin Netanyahu offers Israeli innovation to the world at 2015 World Expo. 'If we pool our resources...we can help many countries.'

Israel's Top Ally in Africa Loses in Elections

Goodluck Jonathan, who revolutionized Israel ties, replaced by Muhammadu Buhari, Muslim former military ruler thought to have Islamist bent.

ISIS Accepts Boko Haram Pledge of Allegiance

'Caliphate expands to West Africa,' ISIS spokesperson says in recording, after Nigerian terrorist group vows loyalty.

Nigerian Islamists Follow ISIS Fad, Burn Civilians Alive

After ISIS burns Jordanian pilot to death on camera, Boko Haram terrorists use their methods in massacring 90 civilians in Cameroon.

Revealed

Israeli Businessman Behind PA UN Bid Rejection

Businessman working abroad in Africa said to be behind other defenses of Israel, quietly helped rally support against PA.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of French and Dutch Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.

Nigerian Tourist Under Isolation in Jerusalem; Ebola Feared

Doctors say the chances of the tourist actually having the virus is low; test results to air Saturday night.

Ebola Outbreak Reaches African Capital

Guinea confirms lethal virus has infiltrated capital of two million, suspected cases in neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

Israel Pledges 24 Million Shekel in Aid to Africa

Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Israel and Germany launch joint effort to combat poverty in Africa.

US Evacuates Staff from South Sudan

US Embassy provides evacuation flight, closes Consulate in Juba as sectarian fighting continues.

African Leaders Try to Negotiate Peace in South Sudan

Flaring violence since December 15 in struggle between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar. Over 1,000 thought to be dead.

Angola Denies it Banned Islam

Angolan officials deny reports that the African nation had banned Islam, begun demolishing mosques.

Obama: Captured Al-Qaeda Leader Will Face Justice

The United States will continue to go after Al-Qaeda-linked groups in Africa, says President Barack Obama.

Israel Strikes Deal to Deport Illegal African Immigrants: Report

Israel has struck a deal to deport up to 2,000 illegal Eritrean immigrants to unnamed African country in return for supplying military aid.

Hundreds Complete Annual Pilgrimage to Africa's Oldest Synagoge

Hundreds of Jewish worshippers completed an annual pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue, amid heightened security.

Al Qaeda Terrorists Kill 3, Hold Americans, Others Hostage

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists are holding Americans and other foreign nationals hostage after seizing a gas field in southern Algeria.

Top General Warns: African Al-Qaeda to 'Export' Violence to US

U.S. General Carter Ham urged a global fight against Al-Qaeda terrorist group based in Africa, saying it could "export violence" to the West

Egypt's Morsi Returns From Second Africa Trip

Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, made a one day trip to Uganda to patch up diplomatic standings.

China Africa Meet On Trade

China Claims Trade With Africa Is Win-Win but Others Differ

The China-Africa trade forum FOCAC is holding its 5th Conference in Beijing.

Israel 'Feeds the Future' in Africa

MASHAV and USAID signed a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation on food security to Africa.

Ousted Mali President 'Free and Unharmed'

After six days of speculation over the fate of toppled president Amadou Toumani Toure in Mali, the president says he is 'doing well'

Renegade Mali Soldiers Seek President's Ouster

A protest over the government's poor handling of a rebellion in Mali's north exploded into action as soldiers seized the presidential palace

Prosor: Western Africa is Hizbullah's Power Base

Israel's UN envoy Ron Prosor told the Security Council that West Africa has become Hizbullah's power base - and urged them to act.

Somalia's Al Shaba'ab Officially Joins Al Qaeda

Somalia's Al-Shaba'ab terrorist opposition group has officially joined the international Al Qaeda terror organization.

Nigeria Declares State of Emergency

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency and prepares to deal with radical Islamist terrorists in his country.

Israel Reopens Embassy in Ghana

After 38 years Israel has officially reopened its embassy in Ghana – historically the first African nation to establish ties with Israel.

Oxfam Calls for More Famine Aid from Africa

Oxfam says African governments not donating enough to famine relief in their own continent.

Eilat Mayor: Barak Must Restore Security

Eilat Mayor Meir Yitzhak Halevi speaks to Arutz Sheva following an incident in which infiltrators from Africa entered his city.

First African Muslim Convoy to Gaza

First African convoy aims to stick Israel with “apartheid state” label; aid organized by banned radical Muslim group.

Nigerian Voters Must Do It Over

In an attempt to scotch charges of electoral fraud, Nigeria's president appointed a respected professor to supervise, but chaos has prevailed.

Africa: Ivory Coast Getting Rid of Laurent Gbagbo

The Ivory Coast Civil War is reaching a conclusion with the defeat of Laurent Gbagbo whose international and regional isolation doomed him.

Sudan and South Sudan Try to Pick Up the Pieces

In July, Sudan and newly independent South Sudan will go their separate ways. They both have their work cut out for them.

South Sudan - Enjoy It while You Can

South Sudan Is about to secede from the Arab North. Can it weather the problems ahead?

Visitors from Congo Declare: "Africa Loves Israel"

36 Christians from the Congo are here for their church's annual trip to Israel, saying, "We love Israel, and all Africa loves Israel!"

Are African Infiltrators the Same as Jewish Refugees?

Activists for asylum for thousands of African infiltrators try to compare their status with Jews who sailed to Israel under the British Mandate.

African Doctors Learn About Treating AIDS at Seminar in Israel

Israeli medical knowledge and advances shared with African HIV/AIDS experts. Israel suggested as medical hub for East Africa.

Sudan Govt, Darfur Rebels Reach Peace Deal

The Sudan government has made a ceasefire deal with the Justice and Equality Movement rebel group in Darfur. A formal deal is due in March.

Congo Surgeon Trains in Burn Treatment at Rambam

Rambam Hospital is training a Congolese surgeon in plastic surgery for burn treatment. He will be the first such specialist in his country.

3 Al Qaeda Men Nabbed in Africa, Running Drugs for Money

For the first time, three Al-Qaeda operatives have been captured and charged with drug trafficking in Africa to raise money for terrorist activity.

High-Profile East African Delegation Visiting Israel

A delegation of high-ranking officials from Africa, as well as representatives of third-world development initiatives, are in Israel this week.

Israeli, African MDs Circumcise to Combat AIDs

A group of Senegalese doctors spent a week learning with Israeli physicians the tricks of performing circumcision on adult males.