Africa
Gunmen kill 100 civilians in an attack in northern Burkina Faso
June 6, 2021
Gunmen kill 100 civilians in an attack in northern Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso government confirmed that gunmen killed about 100 civilians in an attack on a village in the north of the country.The government announced in a statement, “The attack occurred last night and resulted in the killing of residents…
Lady Umm al-Baneen Center provides aid to the underprivileged in Madagascar
June 5, 2021
Lady Umm al-Baneen Center provides aid to the underprivileged in Madagascar
The Lady Umm al-Baneen Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Republic of Madagascar, set up a special program for the underprivileged.The program included preparing a feast under the name of Umm al-Baneen, peace be…
UNICEF condemns terrorist suicide attack in Cameroon
June 2, 2021
UNICEF condemns terrorist suicide attack in Cameroon
UNICEF has condemned a terrorist Boko Haram suicide attack in the Central African country of Cameroon that killed at least 15 civilians, including five children ranging from age 3 to 14.“I condemn this horrific act and call for the immediate…
Gunmen kidnap about 200 children from a Quranic school in Nigeria
May 31, 2021
Gunmen kidnap about 200 children from a Quranic school in Nigeria
Nigerian police said that armed men kidnapped, yesterday evening, dozens of children from a Quranic school in the north of the country.There are fears that up to 200 children have been kidnapped.Gunmen attacked the Saliho Tanko Islamic School in the…
Niger army repels major attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Diffa
May 30, 2021
Niger army repels major attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Diffa
Niger authorities announced that army units repelled, with heavy weapons, a major attack by the terrorist group Boko Haram on Diffa, the large city located in southeastern Niger near the border with Nigeria, without announcing the outcome of the losses.A…
Madagascar commemorates the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi
May 27, 2021
Madagascar commemorates the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi
The Umm al-Baneen Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, the Republic of Madagascar, commemorated the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi.A mourning ceremony was held in presence of a group of followers of the…
More than 100 missing, feared dead after Nigeria boat sinks
May 27, 2021
More than 100 missing, feared dead after Nigeria boat sinks
More than 100 people were missing and feared dead after a boat with more than 165 passengers, including women and children, broke up and sank as it was traveling in Nigeria’s northern Kebbi state, officials said Wednesday.Twenty-two people had been…
Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture
May 22, 2021
Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture
The Nigerian army says it is looking into reports that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has died after blowing himself up to avoid being captured by a rival group.Shekau, the long-time leader of the terrorist group — also known as…
Moroccan Shias prevented from practicing their religion due to government restrictions and extremist groups
May 22, 2021
Moroccan Shias prevented from practicing their religion due to government restrictions and extremist groups
The English-language website ‘Ya Biladi’ reported that Shia Muslims in Morocco still face challenges and restrictions that prevent them from practicing their freedom and religious beliefs, indicating that Moroccan Shias have resorted to secretly conducting their religious rituals, for fear…
Shias of Madagascar revive the demise anniversary of the late Sayyed Muhammad al-Shirazi
May 16, 2021
Shias of Madagascar revive the demise anniversary of the late Sayyed Muhammad al-Shirazi
Ahlulbayt followers in the Republic of Madagascar have revived the twentieth anniversary of the demise of the late Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Muhammad al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah bless his soul.Ceremonies were held at Lady Umm al-Banin Center, which is affiliated with…