North Africa
Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel
Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said it arrested 10 suspects loyal to Islamic State’s Sahel branch and seized weapons, chemicals, and bomb making equipment.
Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
INTERPOL arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime operation to date
Egypt-Israel peace accord strains as Sinai militarization grows - opinion
Britain arrests man suspected of organizing Mediterranean migrant crossings
The NCA said it believed the man was working with people smuggling networks in North Africa to organize boats for migrants.
Iran may supply Mali with weapons, impacting West Africa and Sahel - analysis
Iran’s goal in this case appears to be to extend its influence to more countries in Africa.
‘Jewish life goes on’: Djerba Jews and their supporters show resilience after deadly attack
Just a day after a shooting at the synagogue, worshippers gathered to celebrate a brit milah.
Scientists reconstruct 35,000 year old face - study
The skeleton, per the scientific report, was discovered in 1980 in the Nile Valley in Egypt.
Sarajevo Jews celebrate a second Purim. For centuries, they weren’t alone.
Purim is a story repeated all over the world. Not just the texts, but the reality of a powerful person trying to end Jews and Jews constant survival.
Yellen, at former slave port, sees path of renewal for Africa and US
Morocco targets diplomatic goals after World Cup run
The country aims to turn admiration for its team and expanded ties with African football federations into diplomatic capital in the Western Sahara dispute.
The stories of MENA Jews are the stories of our people - opinion
To face immense challenges, we need the strongest roots. The roots of identity, history and culture of all Jews are essential to our national narrative, to give the fullest picture possible.
Tunisia is facing a mass exodus of youth
After the optimism of the Arab Spring, Tunisia’s youth are now trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe for a better life.
Forgotten Arabian Jews recount lives of happiness and horror
A new book gives voice to some of the million or so Sephardi Jews who once lived harmoniously in the Mideast and North Africa, but who left everything behind after an explosion of antisemitism.
