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Africa

Emerging frontier for Israeli diplomatic, security, and economic engagement. Comprehensive review of Israel’s expanding relationships across Africa, counter-terrorism cooperation, development initiatives, and strategic competition with other powers.

  • Ari Heistein

Houthi Expansion to the Horn of Africa: Understanding the Nature of the Threat

Deepening Houthi-al-Shabaab cooperation threatens regional security by enhancing al-Shabaab’s military capabilities and creating new avenues...
Pro Palestine armed protest in Yemen Armed Hotuhis carry guns during a pro Palestine protest in Sana a, Yemen, 11 March 2025.
  • Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser

With Sudan’s Parallel Government Deepening the Divide, Can Common Ground Still Be Reached?

Iran and Russia seek to exploit Sudan’s chaos—only a unified front can prevent the country...
people celebrating the Sudanese army s retaking of Wad Madani
  • Professor Efraim Inbar

Hezbollah in Africa: Iran’s Proxy Expands its Reach

The terror group’s financial and operational expansion across Africa threatens Western interests and regional stability....
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  • Professor Efraim Inbar

Hezbollah’s tentacles in Africa

An article by Prof. Efraim Inbar published in the Times of Israel...
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  • Mr. Alexander Grinberg

The Threat of Hezbollah’s Alliance with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Africa

Hezbollah’s growing presence in Africa, bolstered by Iranian support, poses a significant security threat not...
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  • Professor Efraim Inbar

Hezbollah’s Expanding Threat in Africa: A Looming Challenge for Israel and the U.S.

Flag of terrorist organization Hezbollah painted on the concrete wall. Gaza and Israel war. Terrorist organization Hezbollah
  • Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey’s Deepening Inroads in Africa

ANKARA, July 6, 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L, Front) welcomes President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (R, Front) in Ankara, Turkey, on July 6, 2022.
  • Professor Efraim Inbar

Closing Remarks: Prof. Efraim Inbar, President, JISS

Closing remarks of the “Africa and Israel: Building Strategic and Economic Bridges” which took place...
Efraim Inbar
  • Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey’s Policy in Africa and its Implications for Israel – Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

The lecture was part of the session on the Middle East Regional Powers' Struggle in...
"Africa and Israel: Building Strategic and Economic Bridges"
  • Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

The Israel-US-Morocco Triangle and the Potential for Cooperation in Africa – Dr. Eran Lerman, JISS

The lecture was part of the session on the Middle East Regional Powers' Struggle in...
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  • Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa

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  • Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey’s growing influence in Sub-Saharan Africa

For the last decade and a half, Ankara has shown an ever-increasing interest in Africa....
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) poses for photos at a press conference after the Third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, on Dec. 18, 2021.
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