Africa

Libyan calligrapher Al-Sharif Al-Zanati has realized his lifelong dream of becoming a recognized Quranic calligrapher despite facing numerous challenges, Iqna reported. His passion for calligraphy ignited in childhood when a teacher praised his handwriting. Mentored by esteemed calligraphers, including Ibrahim…

Africa’s continental health organization has raised concerns about a measles outbreak in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, primarily affecting North and South Kivu provinces, Anadolu Agency reported. The country has recorded 12,000 cases and 180 deaths, with the deteriorating…

On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,533 prisoners, as announced by the Justice Ministry, Anadolu Agency reported. Under Article 58 of the Constitution, the king has the authority to grant clemency to individuals convicted…

The US Africa Command (Africom) has conducted airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia, aimed at IS positions, The Times of India reported. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Somali government, targeted multiple IS-Somalia operatives southeast of Bosasso, a key port…

In northern Tunisia, Yassine Khelifi’s workshop processes olive waste into a valuable energy source, addressing the country’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, Asharq al-Awsat reported. Khelifi, an engineer from a farming background, founded Bioheat in 2022 to convert olive residue…

The Karbala-based Misbah al-Hussein Foundation (operating under the supervision of the Office of the Supreme Marja) distributed thousands of welfare packages among the needy families in African countries. This initiative was carried out in accordance with the directives of the…

The United States, in coordination with the Somali government, conducted air strikes on Daesh targets in the Golis mountains of Puntland, Somalia, Rudaw reported. While Daesh has a smaller presence in Somalia compared to Al-Shabab, experts have noted an increase…

In the heart of Fez lies the Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts, a historic palace transformed into a museum in 1915, Africanews reported. Originally built by Sultan Moulay Hassan I between 1873 and 1894, the museum showcases Morocco’s rich…

At least six people were killed and four injured in a raid by al-Shabab militants on a security camp in Garissa County, Kenya, early Sunday, Xinhua reported. The attack occurred around 5:30 a.m. at a national police reserve camp in…

The government of Niger has announced three days of mourning following a brutal attack on a mosque in Kokorou, which resulted in the deaths of at least 44 people, Al Jazeera reported. The assault occurred during a prayer service in…