Nigeria
In Nigeria, Igbo synagogues burned and bulldozed amid broader civil unrest
Many Igbo believe that they are descended from a lost tribe of Israel, and some have taken on certain Jewish practices, while others identify as Jews.
Nigerian Woman And Her Four Children Deported After Weeks In Israeli Prison
“The mother preferred not to cooperate and to stay with her children in prison in order to exert pressure on the decisions of the Israeli courts.”
An Intimate Look At Judaism In Nigeria — Thanks To A New Blog
A new blog offers an intimate look into the growing Jewish scene in Nigeria.
Igbo Face Threats In Nigeria — Is Ethnic Bloodletting Looming?
Given the history of violence against the Igbo, experts say they have “grave concern.”
‘Irresponsible’ Jewish DNA Test Sparks Backlash In Nigeria
“They’ve opened a can of worms.”
Israeli Ambassador To Nigeria Funds Refugee Children’s Soccer League
Ambassador Guy Feldman used the money intended for an Independence Day party to fund the league for children who escaped Boko Haram.
Rival Outreach Groups Feud Over DNA Test For ‘Lost Tribe of Israel’
A genetic test of the Igbo is the latest in a growing tensions between mainstream Jews and Jesus-believing Messianic Jews — both of whom want to reach this “lost tribe of Israel” first.
‘Lost Tribe’ Separatists In Nigeria Celebrate Trump’s Victory
Biafran separatists, who profess “lost tribe” heritage, hope Trump will recognize their political movement.
In Nigeria, Messianic Jews Join Contest for Souls of ‘Lost Tribe’
In Nigeria, there are brewing tensions between international groups vying for the Igbo, a group that claims Israelite ancestry.
Chabad Building First West Africa Mikvah in Nigeria
An Israeli firm and a Chabad rabbi working in Nigeria are preparing to open the first known Jewish ritual bath, or mikvah, in West Africa.