Africa
East Africa: Sayyed al-Shahada Int’l Committee distributes hundreds of food baskets to Shia families
April 5, 2023
East Africa: Sayyed al-Shahada Int’l Committee distributes hundreds of food baskets to Shia families
As part of its charitable and philanthropic activities during the blessed month of Ramadan, the Sayyed al-Shahada International Committee headquarterd in the state of Kuwait, has distributed hundreds of food baskets to hundreds of Shia families in East Africa. It…
Somalia: As drought hits nationwide, families break their Ramadan fast on water and insufficient food
April 1, 2023
Somalia: As drought hits nationwide, families break their Ramadan fast on water and insufficient food
This year’s Ramadan coincides with the longest drought ever in Somalia, where many families have been forced to break the fast on water and insufficient quantity of food, according to the “Associated Press”. The news agency pointed out that more…
Nigeria: Al-Abbas Holy Shrine organizes Quranic sessions for women in blessed Ramadan
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Al-Abbas Holy Shrine organizes Quranic sessions for women in blessed Ramadan
The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine organized a Quranic session for women in Nigeria as part of the “Al-Kafeel Sofra” program. The director of the Center for African Studies of the Department, Sheikh Saad…
Hundreds of Muslims displaced in DR Congo suffer food shortage to break Ramadan fast
March 29, 2023
Hundreds of Muslims displaced in DR Congo suffer food shortage to break Ramadan fast
It is a difficult Ramadan for hundreds of Muslims displaced by the deadly violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to reports, some 500 Muslims are cramped together in makeshift huts in the displaced persons’ camp in…
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
March 29, 2023
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge. Cases recorded on the continent in the first month of 2023 alone have already risen by more than 30% of the total caseload reached in the whole…
At least 29 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia’s coast
March 28, 2023
At least 29 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia’s coast
At least 29 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their two boats sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, the Tunisian coast guard said on Sunday. Separately, in the last four days,…
Over 40 thousand people died due to drought in Somalia
March 22, 2023
Over 40 thousand people died due to drought in Somalia
According to the most recent World Health Organization study, the drought in Somalia has contributed to the deaths of approximately 43,000 individuals. The primary reasons of death, according to the research, which was created in partnership with the Somalia Ministry…
Free Muslim Organization sends message on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2023
Free Muslim Organization sends message on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Washington-based International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) published a message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, marked 21st of March, calling on the International Community to deplore the racist policies practiced by major countries towards African…
New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
March 20, 2023
New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, published on Mrach. 19 shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and…
Africa is increasingly drier: Economic research estimates reduction in income due to desertification
March 17, 2023
Africa is increasingly drier: Economic research estimates reduction in income due to desertification
According to a new economic research, results show that between 1995 and 2005, soil aridification led to a global loss of approximately 1.7 million tons of corn, 81,000 tons of rice, 786,000 tons of soybeans and 430,000 tons of wheat,…