Tag: Israel – Africa Relations
‘I’ve seen the world and never stop being amazed,’ outgoing Israeli envoy in Ghana...
Accra, GHANA—Shlomit Sufa talks shop about movies, politics and religion for nearly an hour with JNS in her office at the Israeli embassy, anonymously housed inside a near-empty glass high-rise in central Accra, before...
Sierra Leone to open embassy in Jerusalem
The West African nation of Sierra Leone will open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to move its diplomatic mission to the city, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
The news came...
Herzog hosts Zambian counterpart in Jerusalem
Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted on Tuesday his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema in Jerusalem.
The two discussed ways to deepen bilateral trade and cooperation, as well as the threats posed by Iran.
“Economic success is anchored...
Liberia to open embassy in Israel
Liberia on Tuesday announced its intention to establish an embassy in Israel.
The West African country's President George Weah told Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen of the plan during a meeting in Jerusalem.
"I welcome Liberia's...
Netanyahu hosts Kenyan president in Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday in Jerusalem with Kenyan President William Ruto, with the two men holding a private tête-à-tête before an expanded meeting in the framework of a working lunch.
Netanyahu...
Leaders gather in Morocco to push for greater awareness of African Jewish heritage
Representatives of Jewish communities from more than 20 countries gathered in Rabat, Morocco, on June 13 to sign a declaration calling for greater awareness of African Jewish heritage.
The “Call of Rabat for the Preservation...
Erdan holds event at UN to bolster relations between Israel and Africa
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan held a program on Monday to showcase Israel’s technology and boost ties between the Jewish state and Africa.
The event, held in collaboration with Innovation: Africa and its founder...
Chad’s longtime leader Idriss Déby Itno killed during rebel clashes
Chad’s President Idriss Déby Itno died on Tuesday at age 68 during a visit to the frontline of a battle with rebels, hours after winning a vote that would have given him a sixth...
IsraAID sends vaccine-support team to Eswatini
Israeli humanitarian aid agency IsraAID dispatched a medical, logistical and psychosocial team to Eswatini (Swaziland) on March 8 at the invitation of the Eswatini government to support the southern African country’s upcoming national COVID-19...
Malawi to be first African nation to open embassy in Jerusalem
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera announced in a video message on Tuesday that his country intends to establish a permanent embassy in Jerusalem by next summer.
The message was delivered by Malawi Foreign Minister Eisenhower Mkaka...