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Ghana Conference Adopts Global Framework for Reparatory Justice —————————- A landmark international conference in Ghana has adopted a global framework for reparatory justice, calling for compensation and restitution for Africans and people of African descent affected by slavery, colonialism, genocide…

Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…

Migrant-carrying boat capsized north off Libya, leaving 51 dead or missing ———————————- A boat carrying migrants toward Europe capsized off Libya’s eastern coast last week, leaving 51 people dead or missing, Arab News reported citing a monitoring group. The Abreen…

UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…

Muslim Girls Challenge Austrian School Headscarf Ban Before Constitutional Court ——————————— Five Muslim girls have filed legal appeals with Austria’s Constitutional Court against a new law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The ban is…

Africa Mourns Imam Hussein as Senegal Hosts Muharram Gatherings ————————————— As the month of Muharram begins and eyes turn toward Karbala, the call of “Ya Hussein” is echoing from a mosque in southern Senegal, reflecting the growing presence of Husseini…

UN Warns 2.4 Million Refugees Will Need Resettlement in 2027 ——————————————– The growing number of international conflicts, climate crises and persistent insecurity around the world has driven displacement and asylum needs to unprecedented levels. In its latest assessments, the United…

Swedish Right-Wing Party’s Hijab Ban Proposal Sparks Political Backlash ————————————————— A new proposal by a right-wing political party in Sweden to ban Islamic clothing in public places has sparked controversy and intense debate across the country’s political scene. The proposal…

Soufan Center Warns Islamic State Is Expanding Its Footprint in the Sahel —————————————– A new Soufan Center report warns that Islamic State’s Sahel branch is consolidating territory, strengthening links with ISWAP in Nigeria and showing a growing ability to launch…

UN Agencies Warn Hunger Crisis Is Deepening Across Conflict-Hit Hotspots ——————————————————————- The World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization warn that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen across several Arab and Muslim countries, with Gaza, Sudan, Yemen…