The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/african-union/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png African Union | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/african-union/ 32 32 Abbas accuses Israel of putting up ‘obstacles’ blocking phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-accuses-israel-of-putting-up-obstacles-blocking-phase-2-of-gaza-ceasefire/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754430 Palestinian Authority leader hits out at Jerusalem for 'continuing to violate' truce with Hamas, which is refusing to disarm as stipulated by US-backed ceasefire deal

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]]> Mutinous soldiers claim to overthrow Niger’s president in military coup https://www.timesofisrael.com/mutinous-soldiers-claim-to-overthrow-nigers-president-in-military-coup/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:53:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3060114 Military officer leading effort cites poor governance as reason for takeover; international community condemns act, while president's office vows loyal forces will retaliate

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]]> Daily Briefing Jul 17: What Sweden’s Jews have to say about the aborted Bible burning https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jul-17-what-swedens-jews-have-to-say-about-the-aborted-bible-burning/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:10:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3053216&preview=true&preview_id=3053216 Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on potential new ties with Africa and President Herzog's trip to the US; Diaspora reporter Canaan Lidor on chief rabbi's chastisement of Ben Gvir

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]]> With its envoy booted, Israel avoids African Union summit closing ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-its-envoy-booted-israel-avoids-african-union-summit-closing-ceremony/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:01:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2955239&preview=true&preview_id=2955239 Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly on Saturday, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, as Israel's status continues to split 55-member bloc

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]]> South Africa governing party hails ouster of Israeli envoy from African Union summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-africa-governing-party-hails-ouster-of-israeli-envoy-from-african-union-summit/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:41:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2955083 Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, in move one official says was coordinated by Iran

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb 19: Israel mends fences with Ukraine, won’t provide David’s Sling https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-19-israel-mends-fences-with-ukraine-wont-provide-davids-sling/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:34:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954926 Lazar Berman on a whirlwind Kyiv visit with FM Eli Cohen and Israel's booting from African Union summit; Emanuel Fabian on overnight Syria airstrikes, and Ben Gvir vs the police

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]]> Israeli observer delegation kicked out of African Union summit in Addis Ababa https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-observer-delegation-kicked-out-of-african-union-summit/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:52:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954273 Foreign Ministry blames South Africa and Algeria for severe diplomatic breach; Israel gained official observer status in 2021

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]]> Head of African Union accuses Israel of targeting civilians in Gaza airstrikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/head-of-african-union-accuses-israel-of-targeting-civilians-in-gaza-airstrikes/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:13:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2813776 Commission that leads continental alliance 'strongly condemns' Israel for allegedly violating international law, reiterates support for Palestinians

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]]> ‘Israel is back’: Revitalized ties in Africa touted at Paris conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-back-revitalized-ties-in-africa-touted-at-paris-conference/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:00:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2774940 Officials from nations that don't recognize Israel among those at event highlighting Jewish nation's unique potential on continent; 'Palestinian issue a non-issue,' says envoy

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]]> Somali leader who met Netanyahu returns to power, and some see hope of normalization https://www.timesofisrael.com/somali-leader-who-met-netanyahu-returns-to-power-and-some-see-hope-of-normalization/ Sun, 22 May 2022 13:41:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2766023 Group opposing ties with Israel is out, says diplomat after Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's election, but Mogadishu has more pressing issues to cope with

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]]> African Union suspends debate on Israel’s observer member status https://www.timesofisrael.com/african-union-suspends-debate-on-israels-observer-member-status/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:51:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2697226 Palestinian Authority had urged union to withdraw Jewish state's accreditation; diplomats say committee will be established to 'study the issue'

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]]> Palestinian Authority PM urges African Union to withdraw Israel’s observer status https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-authority-pm-urges-african-union-to-withdraw-israels-observer-status/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:01:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2696553&preview=true&preview_id=2696553 Mohammed Shtayyeh says Israel should not be 'rewarded' for its policies toward the Palestinians; summit could still see a vote on the matter

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]]> African Union members set for rare clash as Israel ties split bloc https://www.timesofisrael.com/african-union-members-set-for-rare-clash-as-israel-ties-split-bloc/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:40:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2694362 Last year, organization's commission accredited Israel, sparking backlash from South Africa and others; leaders are set to discuss issue at a summit this weekend

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]]> In gesture to Congo’s leader, Israeli group to bring in children for surgery https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-gesture-to-congos-leader-israeli-group-to-bring-in-children-for-surgery/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:28:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2646157 Haim Taib, head of Save A Child's Heart Africa, surprised DRC President Felix Tshisekedi during state dinner with Herzog

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]]> In Israel, Congolese president says seeking ‘closer security, agriculture ties’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-congolese-president-says-seeking-closer-security-agriculture-ties/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:44:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2639307 During visit at President's Residence, Herzog promises to ensure that Israel reopens embassy in Kinshasa

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