Nigerian curriculum fosters peace but perpetuates harmful Jewish stereotypes, study finds “Education matters—not just for Nigeria’s development, but for the future of global understanding and cooperation,” said IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff. JNS Staff July 17, 2025
Six African countries form pro-Israel parliamentary groups “These growing ties reflect our shared values of liberty, innovation and faith,” said Israel's deputy foreign minister. Etgar Lefkovits July 8, 2025
Israeli runners harassed at South Africa’s Comrades Marathon “It is disturbing that only Israeli athletes were singled out for harassment," the South African Jewish Board of Deputies says. Rolene Marks June 10, 2025
Sa’ar condemns Djerba machete attack A Jewish jewelry store owner was wounded, a week before the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island. JNS Staff May 9, 2025
South Africa’s chief rabbi calls for ‘reset’ in Israel ties "Israel would make a mistake in thinking that South Africa is an enemy," Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein tells JNS. Steve Linde May 2, 2025
South Africa’s ANC condemns ‘fact-finding mission’ to Israel SAZF's Rowan Polovin says what the ANC fears is that "exposure to the truth will shatter the lazy, dogmatic narrative they have clung to for years.” Rolene Marks April 15, 2025
South African lawmakers visit Israel in rebuke to ANC “We support Israel and believe that Hamas is a terrorist organization which must be annihilated," MP Ashley Sauls tells JNS. Etgar Lefkovits April 11, 2025
As part of bilateral labor agreement, Israel furthers ties with Malawi The moves come amid a diplomatic tug-of-war in Africa between supporters and opponents of the Jewish state. Etgar Lefkovits April 8, 2025
Asked about taking in Gazans, African official says ‘open to talk’ To negotiate, interlocutors must first open embassies in Somaliland, the foreign minister of that disputed territory said. March 20, 2025
