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UNICEF Warns of Escalating Child Crisis as Violence Spreads in South Sudan —————————————– The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that a sharp escalation in violence across parts of South Sudan since late December 2025 has triggered a severe…

Report Finds Muslim Students Face Increasingly Hostile Climate on US Campuses —————————– A new report warns that the rights of Muslim students to protest and practice their faith are increasingly under pressure at universities across the United States, with many…

Belgium: Ghent to Light Up Its Streets for Ramadan for First Time ———————————- The Belgian city of Ghent is preparing for a landmark cultural moment as it plans to illuminate its main streets for Ramadan 2026 for the first time…

UN General Secretary: Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible’ ——————————— UN chief Antonio Guterres told African leaders on Saturday that the continent’s lack of permanent representation on the UN Security Council is “indefensible,” urging long-delayed global reforms as the…

Australian Police Apologize After Forced Evacuation of Muslim Worshippers —————————— Australian authorities have faced widespread criticism after police in New South Wales (NSW) forcibly evacuated Muslim worshippers during a protest, prompting an official apology. The incident occurred during demonstrations against…

Cotonou to Host “FIRAM 2026” Ramadan Exhibition to Promote Solidarity and Local Economy —————————————– The city of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is set to host the Islamic Ramadan exhibition “FIRAM 2026” from February 14 to 21, 2026. The…

Imam Muhammad Baqir Seminary Opens in Qani, Nigeria —————————- The Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) Islamic Seminary was officially inaugurated in Qani, marking a significant step in expanding Islamic educational initiatives in Nigeria, IQNA reported. The seminary was…

Annual Conference of Imams Held in Northern Albania Ahead of Ramadan ————————- The Islamic Sheikhdom of Shkodra organized the 14th Annual Conference of Imams, scholars, and preachers on February 9, 2026, at the Bintin Mosque in northern Albania. Held under…

Italy passes bill authorizing government to impose ‘naval blockades’ on migrant vessels ——————————- Italy’s Cabinet approved a bill Wednesday allowing “naval blockades” to halt migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at the country’s borders, Anadolu Agency reported. It marked…

34 Mosques Open Their Doors During Victoria’s Open Mosque Day ——————————————. Australia’s state of Victoria hosted the ninth edition of Open Mosque Day, with 34 mosques opening their doors to the public as part of a long-running community initiative aimed…