Africa
South Africa: Over 300 killed after flooding washed away roads, destroyed homes
April 14, 2022
South Africa: Over 300 killed after flooding washed away roads, destroyed homes
Heavy rains and flooding battered the eastern coast of South Africa on Wednesday, killing at least 306 people, damaging roads and destroying homes. The tragedy marked “one of the darkest moments in the history” of the KwaZulu-Natal province, the regional…
Mass Iftar Held in South Africa’s Cape Town
April 12, 2022
Mass Iftar Held in South Africa’s Cape Town
A community in Cape Town, South Africa, held a mass iftar for the first time, as Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan. Residents in Cafda stood side by side as they feasted at iftar time, thanks…
Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Madagascar
March 21, 2022
Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Madagascar
The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance.The celebration was attended by a group of Ahlulbayt followers, and included various joyful…
Congo Attack: 50 civilians killed in attacks by terrorist groups affiliated with ISIS
March 15, 2022
Congo Attack: 50 civilians killed in attacks by terrorist groups affiliated with ISIS
About 50 civilians were killed in attacks by terrorists against several villages in the volatile Ituri region in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a local source.“The Ugandan rebels of the ADF attacked four villages and killed…
Humanitarian campaign to feed children in Madagascar
March 8, 2022
Humanitarian campaign to feed children in Madagascar
A campaign to feed children was launched in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, in honor of the blessed Shaaban holidays.A statement by the official website of the Shirazi Religious Authority, which was seen by Shia Waves, stated that the Lady…
The United Nations accuses Mali of carrying out a mass massacre in the country by its army
March 7, 2022
The United Nations accuses Mali of carrying out a mass massacre in the country by its army
Mali’s government denied allegations that the army had carried out mass summary executions of civilians in the center of the country earlier in March.The government’s statement follows a decision by the United Nations peacekeeping mission on Friday to launch an…
Terrorist attack in central Mali leaves 60 soldiers killed and injured
March 6, 2022
Terrorist attack in central Mali leaves 60 soldiers killed and injured
60 soldiers were killed and wounded, as a result of an attack by terrorists on an army camp in central Mali.The Malian army said in a statement, that 27 soldiers were killed and 33 others were wounded, while 7 soldiers…
Amnesty International accuses Tigrayan rebel fighters of gang-raping children in Ethiopia
February 17, 2022
Amnesty International accuses Tigrayan rebel fighters of gang-raping children in Ethiopia
Fighters affiliated with the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have been accused of committing atrocities including gang rape and assault in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to a new Amnesty International report.The Amnesty report, released Wednesday, said TPLF fighters “deliberately killed…
International Non-violence calls on the United Nations to investigate violations of the Ethiopian province of Tigray
February 9, 2022
International Non-violence calls on the United Nations to investigate violations of the Ethiopian province of Tigray
The International Non-violence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation to reveal the facts in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, warning that military forces committed serious violations against the population.In a statement received by Shia…
Hijab Exhibition Held in Tanzania
February 7, 2022
Hijab Exhibition Held in Tanzania
On the occasion of the International Hijab Day, the Hijab Exhibition was organized in Tanzania, in cooperation with the Pink Hijab Institute, in the presence of a number of ambassadors of Islamic countries, the head of the women’s section in…