The Decline of Judaism in Africa
Due to the disappearance of many Jewish communities, the only Jews in Africa you hear about today are the Falashas in Ethiopia. Although intermarriage spread Jewish influence for a while, eventually it caused Judaism to dissipate. The existence of Judaism was further decreased by Christian missionaries. Also, Jews were viewed as a threat by Muslim rulers and consequently faced either conversion or death. The remainder of Africans who chose to continue practicing Judaism fled to North Africa, Egypt, Sudan, Southern Africa, and Cameroon.