Israel-Africa

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
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.
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
Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Israel steps in to defend Somaliland recognition move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives

"It is not a hostile step toward Somalia, nor does it preclude future dialogue between the parties. Recognition is not an act of defiance. It is an opportunity,” said Israel’s Deputy UN Ambassador.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Supporters of Yemen's Houthi terror group watch a speech by the movement's leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi displayed on a big screen in Sanaa, Yemen July 6, 2025

Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns

The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

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.

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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