Tag: Israel – Africa Relations
Israeli president hosts African Muslim leaders
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in Jerusalem on Monday with a delegation of imams and Muslim leaders from across Africa, in the latest Israeli diplomatic outreach to the continent.
“I believe the future of this...
Israel raises flag in Zambia, deepens African partnerships
Israel formally reopened its embassy in Zambia on Wednesday, marking the first time in more than half a century that the Israeli flag was raised in the country’s capital.
The reopening ceremony coincides with diplomatic...
Israel to open embassy in Zambia
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar was set to travel to Africa on Tuesday to inaugurate Israel’s new embassy in Zambia.
During his visit, Sa’ar is scheduled to meet with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, Foreign Minister...
‘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...