Africa

Haim Taib to light torch on Independence Day for promoting unity and resilience

"Lighting the torch is a full-circle moment for me and my family – both personally and nationally – and a symbol of my commitment to strengthening the resilience of the State of Israel."

Israel must stop apologizing for its existence

From its inception, Israel’s existence was treated as a provocation. A home for the Jews? In the Middle East? Say it isn't so.

By AMINE AYOUB
21/04/2025

Three killed in shoot-out as South African police rescue abducted American pastor

Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted last week by gunmen in front of his congregation.

‘Africa Calling’: West African royalty and Zulu magic at Haifa Museum of Art

Visitors will marvel at the vividness of the royal drapes with the emblems of the kings of Dahomey (today Benin) and see the ritual masks used by the Bambara people of Mali.

Asylum seeker to launch podcast to explore African refugee experiences in Israel and beyond

The podcast, “Behind the Silence of Africa,” will highlight stories of Israel’s asylum seekers and their origins, as well as their community’s collective struggle.

West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds

Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.

Senegal announces archaeological excavations to uncover contested Thiaroye massacre human toll

The Senegalese government reproached France for withholding archival documents.

African paradise: The safest country on the continent you must visit this winter

While it's cold and rainy in Israel, a magical island in the Indian Ocean offers pristine beaches, wild nature, and pleasant temperatures in February.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
09/02/2025

South America, Oceania, or Africa: Where will "White Lotus" go in Season 4?

HBO has officially announced the renewal of its acclaimed series "The White Lotus" for a fourth season, with production slated to begin in 2026.

Human trafficking soars amid crises, children 38% of victims, UN says

In 2022, the latest year for which data is widely available, the number of known victims worldwide rose to 25% above 2019's pre-pandemic levels.

By REUTERS
11/12/2024
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