Israeli deputy FM visits Gabon amid diplomatic push in Africa “Israel’s relations with African countries are a strategic asset and an integral part of our effort to strengthen Israel’s standing internationally,” said Sharren Haskel. Etgar Lefkovits May 5, 2025
At summit, African lawmakers declare faith-based support for Israel It comes amid a diplomatic tug-of-war in the region between supporters and opponents of Israel. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 11, 2024
Two-day Africa-Israel Parliamentary Summit launches in Ethiopia Lawmakers gather in Addis Ababa "to build on the Abraham Accords and pursue peace, progress and prosperity." Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 10, 2024
Israel and Africa must come together Hamas must not be permitted to enslave Israeli civilians to its advantage. Dennis Nthumbi Aug. 20, 2024
‘I’ve seen the world and never stop being amazed,’ outgoing Israeli envoy in Ghana says Shlomit Sufa sat down with JNS in her Accra office to discuss her 23 years in the Israeli diplomatic corps, serving in Ethiopia, Switzerland, Canada and Ghana. Annika Hernroth-Rothstein Aug. 1, 2024
Israeli president lauds African countries for diplomatic support The president stressed the importance of Israel’s relations with nations across Africa in a meeting with the three new ambassadors, from Equatorial Guinea, Burundi and Eswatini. Etgar Lefkovits March 14, 2024
Israel sinks effort to oust it from African Union The Jewish state will retain its observer status. Etgar Lefkovits Feb. 20, 2024
Water 4 Mercy launches new Israel-Kenya innovation center The facility will aid local farmers to grow healthier crops in greater abundance. David Swindle Sept. 7, 2023
Sierra Leone to open embassy in Jerusalem The legation is set to be the seventh in the Israeli capital. Etgar Lefkovits Aug. 25, 2023
