Israel-Africa

Haim Taib on Israel-Africa relations, global stability, meaningful impact

Haim Taib reflects on 34 years of transformative impact across Africa, championing development, collaboration, and Israel’s growing role on the continent.

 Haim Taib with children at the Fundacao Arte e Cultura Community center in Angola.
 Sharren Haksel in attendance at a diplomatic event in Gabon.

Deputy FM Haskel attends Gabon president’s inauguration, strengthens Israel-Africa ties

 U.S. President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos addresses a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda April 8, 2025.

Africa needs partners, not donors

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023

State of the art: How effective is Israel's defense technology?


Anti-Israel Groups Trivialize Narrative of Black South Africans

An in-depth conversation with activist Olga Meshoe Washington on the Jewish National Fund-USA’s IsraelCast podcast.

 South African activist Olga Meshoe Washington

Plight of the Abayudaya: 'They are our brothers, our flesh' - opinion

The Abayudaya are our brothers and our sisters and the time has come for the State of Israel and JAFI to recognize this fact and welcome them into the fold of our people.

THE NAMANYONYI synagogue doubles as a center for educational and cultural activities.

Herzog hosts President of Liberia in Jerusalem

In urging Liberia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Herzog told his guest that if that happens, there will be a dramatic increase in trade and bilateral relations.

 Israeli and Liberian presidents greet one another, July 4 2023

Israeli delegation expelled from African Union conference hall

The representatives of South Africa and Algeria were reportedly responsible for the removal of Israel, an observer state, from the conference hall.

 Algeria's Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane looks on during the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the Africa Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 18, 2023.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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.

 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.