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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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.

Ifriqiya: Political Role of Dams in Developing Countries: Ethiopia as a Case Study

Date

February 22, 2016

Yanai Brenner analyzes the politics of water in Ethiopia, and the role that water plays in African regional politics.

Ifriqiya: The Chinese-Africa Connection - Neo-Colonialism or Mutual Cooperation

Date

January 24, 2016

Junior researcher Adi Kraut-Adler examines the dramatic role that China has had in development efforts within Africa. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: (Re)Searching the Middle Class in Nairobi: Insights from an Interdisciplinary Workshop

Date

December 22, 2015

Guest contributors Dr. Yonatan N. Gez, Dr. Johannes M. Waldmueller, and Dr. Anthony Boanada-Fuchs analyze the recent workshop that examined the status of the Kenyan middle class - a country where approximately 44.9% of citizens qualify as such.