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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Pathways of Sudan

Date

February 23, 2017

Ambassador Haim Koren's article deals with the development of Sudan's foreign policy in light of domestic challenges.

The Emerging Role of African Regional Organizations in Enforcing Electoral Results

Date

January 23, 2017

Head of Africa Studies at the MDC Dr. Irit Back analyzes the role of regional organizations in aiding democratic transitions in Africa.

On Disappointments and Promises: The 2016 Ghana Elections

Date

December 25, 2016

Itamar Dubinsky analyzes the 2016 elections held in Ghana. In Hebrew.

The Western Sahara Crisis in the Tangle of Maghreb Regional Relations and the African Arena

Date

November 27, 2016

Ayelet Levi analyzes the ongoing dispute over the Western Sahara against the backdrop of regional and pan-continental relations. In Hebrew.

Five Years of War in Blue Nile State: Hope and Despair between the Two Sudans

Date

September 22, 2016

Yotam Gidron explains the current conflict in Blue Nile State, located in south-eastern Sudan, where fighting continues between the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army-North and the Sudanese government.

John Garang's Vision for a "New Sudan" – A Contemporary Perspective

Date

July 26, 2016

Dr. Irit Back analyzes contemporary developments in Sudan and South Sudan through a historical perspective. In Hebrew.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Africa

Date

June 22, 2016

Dr. Miriam Nissimov analyzes the diplomatic efforts of Iran in Africa, both historical and contemporary. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: Preparing for the Day After Mugabe

Date

May 23, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Noa Levy analyzes the change in the political and civil dynamics of Zimbabe. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: Italy and its former colonies: Recent developments through a historical perspective

Date

April 18, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Francesco Tirelli examines Italy's historical and present relationship with its former colonies in Africa.

Ifriqiya: Social, Economic, and Legal Aspects of Qat Consumption in Ethiopia and the West

Date

March 22, 2016

Doctoral Candidate Moran Levanoni analyzes the widespread phenomenon of qat consumption in Ethiopia. In Hebrew.