Africa
Israelis and Ethiopian Jews board flights from Gondar and Bahir Dar to Addis Ababa on August 10. Photo: Israel Embassy in Addis Ababa
August 21, 2023, 7:04 am
Israel rescues 200 from Ethiopia conflict
The operation came several days after a number of Israelis were reportedly rescued from the area. The Foreign Ministry had earlier urged Israelis in Amhara to remain at secure locations and try to maintain contact with the embassy in Addis Ababa, while calling on others to reconsider travel plans to the country.
By LAZAR BERMAN
Benjamin Netanyahu and President Idriss Deby sign an official memorandum on the resumption of relations between Chad and Israel. Photo: Kobi Gideon, GPO
January 24, 2019, 12:00 am
Israel’s diplomatic inroads in Africa
Israel scored a triple diplomatic triumph in the Muslim world this week, as Benjamin Netanyahu went to restore relations with Chad, and chalked up two more successes over the next day.
By Nathan Jeffay
Benjamin Netanyahu (right) with Chad's President Idriss Deby. Photo: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO
November 29, 2018, 12:00 am
Israel and Chad to resume relations
Israel has a new friend in the Muslim world, after the surprise announcement that Chad's leader has agreed to diplomatic ties.
By Nathan Jeffay
Zara Sarzin (right) with Abayudaya children in Namutumba.
June 8, 2018, 2:25 pm
Out of Africa
When Zara Sarzin had an encounter with the Jewish Abayudaya community of Uganda more than 10 years ago, little did she know that it would be the beginning of a special relationship that would literally save lives.
By Rebecca Davis
Oshy Tugendhaft stars in the new touring show Voices.
November 16, 2017, 10:07 am
Rhythms of Africa and Israel
Acclaimed South African singer and cantor Oshy Tugendhaft is currently in Australia starring in his new show Voices, featuring the music of Israel and Africa.
Aminata Conteh-Biger's story is captures in Ros Horin's new documentary.
March 16, 2017, 10:15 am
Theatre eases the trauma
Ahead of the release of a documentary chronicling the journey of four women from Africa to Australia, Yael Brender speaks to the inspirational Aminata Conteh-Biger.
By Yael Brender
Dana Dion.
March 16, 2017, 10:10 am
Art meets with nature on Dion’s palette
SYDNEY artist Dana Dion’s latest exhibition comprises works inspired by the views through branches and trees where she lives and works.
Changing the face of educational children's books is husband-and-wife team Danielle and Josh Wakerman, authors of the "Jett Around The World" series.
August 29, 2016, 11:38 am
Jett around the world
Changing the face of educational children's books is husband-and-wife team Danielle and Josh Wakerman, authors of the "Jett Around The World" series.
By Yael Brender
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
July 5, 2016, 4:11 pm
Netanyahu tours Africa, remembers Entebbe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a tour of East Africa by marking the 40th anniversary of the raid at Entebbe that killed his brother.
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