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'I was afraid of being exposed': The Israeli who traveled through one of the world’s most dangerous countries

Using a foreign passport and under constant fear of exposure, Matan (a pseudonym) ventured into chaotic Libya; from Tripoli’s streets to desert oases and Gaddafi-era ruins, he found a land of lost grandeur; 'For those willing to take the risk—it’s one of the most thrilling experiences imaginable'

Assaf Kamar | 04.12.25

Expanding their footprint, Houthis are building a terror empire in Africa with Iran's help

As Iraq tries to rein in the Houthis at home, the Iran-backed terror group is quietly expanding into Africa — forging ties with jihadist groups, smuggling weapons and threatening key maritime routes

Lior Ben Ari | 04.06.25

חיילים מצבא ניגריה, אחרי חטיפה וחילוץ של אזרח ישראלי במדינה

Israeli national rescued in Nigeria after kidnapping for ransom

Man kidnapped on Thursday and freed within 24 hours in military operation; police claim he was under army escort at the time, but military denies, crediting 'strategic pressure' on village leaders for critical intel

Itamar Eichner | 04.06.25

Algeria’s shadow war: How it funds and arms Africa's deadliest terror groups

Analysis: Mounting intelligence and evidence reveal how Algeria’s covert operations are destabilizing Africa, fueling insurgencies and reshaping geopolitical dynamics under the guise of diplomacy

Amine Ayoub | 04.03.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן

Report: US and Israel look to Africa for 'resettling Palestinians from Gaza'

Officials say plan looks to move Gaza Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland; White House says Trump 'stands by his vision' for the Strip

Associated Press | 03.14.25

כוחות של צבא סודן חשש ל הפיכה פורט סודן 16 אפריל

Sudanese rebels to form parallel government

RSF, allies not expected to receive widespread recognition, but is further sign of country's splintering during a civil war that has lasted almost two years

Reuters | 02.23.25

Israel and Malawi sign a deal to bring 10,000 workers

10,000 Malawians to work in Israel as labor deal strengthens ties

Malawi’s new labor agreement with Israel aims to address labor shortages in key sectors while deepening diplomatic relations; parliament member Joyce Chitsulo says bilateral cooperation already exists on defense, intelligence training

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 09.25.24

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield

UN Security Council reform could affect Israel

US envoy says two African nations should get permanent seats changing balance and small island nations in the Pacific should have a temporary seat in critical forum

Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters | 09.13.24

Dennis Nthumbi, Africa director, Israel Allies Foundation

40 African lawmakers back Israel’s right to Jerusalem as capital

Resolution declares, 'We affirm Jerusalem as the legitimate, undivided, and eternal capital of the State of Israel'; also condemns anti-Zionism as form of antisemitism and denounces violence against Israel, naming Hamas and Iranian-backed groups

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 09.11.24

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana

Whopping 2,492-carat stone is presented to the world at the office of Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi; It weighs approximately half a kilogram and Masisi was one of the first to get to hold it

Associated Press | 08.22.24

Ethiopia set to build Africa's largest airport

New airport will have four runways and be able to handle 100-110 million passengers per year, making it continent's largest airport once completed

Ynetnews | 08.14.24

נגורו נגורו – מכתש מופלא שהוא גן עדן לבעלי חיים

Archaeologists uncover earliest evidence of plant farming in East Africa

Excavations at Kenya's Kakapel Rockshelter reveals largest and most extensively dated archaeobotanical record from interior East Africa, spanning over 9,000 years

Ynetnews | 07.14.24

Three-legged lion sighted in record 1.5 kilometer lion swim

Two lions, including a three-legged survivor named Jacob, swam across Uganda's Kazinga channel, setting a new record for longest lion swim

Ynetnews | 06.17.24

Black lives matter much less to UN World Food Programme Head Arif Husain

Opinion: The current head of the UN World Food Programme has been disproportionately paying more attention to the food security situation in Gaza rather than the serious hotspots such as Nigeria and Ethiopia

Noah Beck | 04.20.24

British man becomes first to run length of Africa

'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook completes perilous 10,000-mile run through 16 countries from South Africa's Cape Agulhas to Tunisia's northern tip, drawing many fans to join him; 'I'm a bit tired,' he admitted at the finish

ynet correspondents | 04.10.24