Nigeria
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
At least 12 people killed by gunmen, women, children abducted in Nigerian village
West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement
A globalizing terror war has blinded the West. Finally an international response from its victims
Israeli doctors travel to Nigeria to treat children with eye cancer
The mission hopes to improve health outcomes for pediatric eye cancer patients in the area and to increase the capacity for long-term quality optical care in southern Nigeria.
Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station
The attack is the latest example of the growing insecurity that has spread to nearly every corner of Africa's most populous country.
Direct flights between Nigeria and Israel might be coming soon
The launch of the new flight route between Lagos and Tel Aviv, while not officially confirmed as of yet, could come as early as next month.
Israeli singer Neta Barzilai releases new song about her childhood
Neta Barzilai secured Israel's fourth Eurovision victory in 2018 with her song "Toy."
OPEC's Secretary-General Barkindo dies, Nigerian oil official says
Barkindo, who was 63 years old, was due to step down at the end of this month after six years as OPEC's secretary-general.
Nigeria church attack killed 22, injured 50 - official
It is not uncommon for conflicting casualty figures to emerge in the aftermath of disasters in Nigeria.
Pain and horror follow massacre in Nigerian Catholic church
Owo is located in Ondo State in southwest Nigeria, a part of the country that does not usually experience violent conflict over religion
At least 50 dead after gunmen attack worshippers at church in Nigeria
Local media said gunmen had fired at worshippers and detonated explosives at the church. Those killed included women and children.
Nigerian Christians demand justice for student killed over alleged blasphemy
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of Deborah Samuel, accused of posting blasphemous statements about the Prophet Mohammad.
The voices of Jewish-African leaders have never been lost
“If you are in Israel or Ghana, you have one God, one Torah. If the people in Israel are keeping Shabbat, us Hebrews in Ghana will also keep Shabbat and pray to Hashem.”
