Ifriqiya - Africa Research and Analysis

Ifriqiya is published alternately in Hebrew and English, on a monthly basis. It provides both a historical and contemporary analysis on various issues, and covers topics relating to African history, culture, religions, politics, economics, and more. It is edited by Dr. Irit Back, the Head of Africa Studies at the MDC.

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Libyan crisis reshuffles traditional alliances

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May 20, 2019

Rina Bassist examines new alliances between international powers as a result of the ongoing Libyan civil war.

Morocco’s pro-active diplomacy, two years after (re)joining the African Union

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March 21, 2019

Rina Bassist analyzes Morocco's motivations for joining the African Union, and the concomitant evolution of its regional policy.

South Sudan and Israel: A love affair in a changing region?

Date

February 28, 2019

Haim Koren analyzes the ongoing relationship between Israel and South Sudan.

Sino-Africa relations through the lenses of Western, African and Chinese media

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December 20, 2018

Adi Kraut-Adler examines how Chinese economic expansion in Africa is portrayed by the Western, African, and Chinese media.

The Ethiopia-Eritrea Peace Deal: Why Now?

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November 21, 2018

Benjamin Yoel analyzes the relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and proposes an interpretation of why the peace treaty between the two countries was recently signed.

A Failed Coup or Party Politics Gone Wild? Nigeria Facing General Election

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October 23, 2018

Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe analyzes the current stability of Nigerian democracy.

Ethiopia 2018: Transition of Power and its Implications

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September 24, 2018

Dan Gottlieb examines the significance of the recent election of Abiy Ahmed as prime minister of Ethiopia.

Sudan – What are the prospects for democracy?

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July 24, 2018

Irit Back analyzes the current situation in Sudan, and the complicated dynamic between center and periphery in that country.

Russia in Africa

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June 25, 2018

Rina Bassist analyzes Russia's past and current strategic interests in Africa.

“Water is Life”: The African Water Conundrum

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May 23, 2018

Ornit Avidar analyzes the significant problem of potable water shortages on the African Continent, and the problematic response by the international community.