North Africa
A changing North Africa celebrates Eid al-Adha
With Morocco facing economic and environmental strain, King Mohammed VI has called for a pause on animal sacrifice, prompting families to adapt their traditional Eid al-Adha celebrations
The urgent need to acknowledge North African Jews in Israeli memory - opinion
Tunisian Jew arrested in Djerba, social media claims arrest politically motivated - report
Sudanese army seizes full control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The Jewish and Amazigh communities have untapped resources for regional integration - opinion
The Amazigh people are the indigenous people of North Africa, with tribal populations stretching from Siwa in Egypt to Semara in Morocco.
How ISIS and al-Qaeda are expanding across North Africa - opinion
As long as terrorist groups exploit illicit trade networks, the risk of their expansion into North Africa and Europe remains dangerously high.
A new front: Iran is turning Algeria into an IRGC outpost and the West should be afraid - opinion
The IRGC, long the spearhead of Tehran’s expansionist ambitions and a state-within-a-state that thrives on destabilization, now finds in Algeria a new theater for its operations.
French minister in Western Sahara to back Moroccan sovereignty
Morocco has also won backing from Western Sahara's former colonial power Spain, as well as Israel and more than two dozen African and Arab nations.
Israel and North Africa: Security challenges and strategic alliances - opinion
Ensuring stability in North Africa is not only a regional necessity but also a global imperative, with significant implications for Israeli security and beyond.
The Holocaust in North Africa: Antisemitic laws and forced labor camps
Despite their distance from European centers, the Jews of North Africa were forcefully displaced to detention and labor camps, subject to discriminatory legislation, and participated in armed groups.
'This Is Not a Cholent': Stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - review
"This Is Not a Cholent" contributes to the history and legacy of these refugees and these communities’ cultural and emotional experiences.
Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says
The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.
Darya Mosenzon to celebrate Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music in September concerts
Experience Darya Mosenzon’s unique take on Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music this September in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Ein Hashofet.
UN officials warn of further instability in Libya without elections soon
The country has long been divided into rival administrations based in the east and west, both of which are backed by varying foreign actors, including governments and militias.
IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015
The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.
