Africa
Niger: More than 100 dead civilians in village attacks
January 4, 2021
Niger: More than 100 dead civilians in village attacks
Attackers on motorbikes swept through two villages in western Niger, leaving scores dead in each, a local mayor said on Sunday.The attacks, on the villages of Tchoma Bangou and Zaroumadareye in the jihadi-plagued Tillaberi region, are only the latest in…
Martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa commemorated in Madagascar
January 4, 2021
Martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa commemorated in Madagascar
The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, revived the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her.Tens of Ahlulbayt followers attended and participated in the event.A mourning ceremony was also…
Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Nigeria
January 2, 2021
Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Nigeria
A Nigerian official confirmed that dozens of Boko Haram terrorists were killed in a series of air strikes launched by the army in Borno State, northeast of the country.“The armed forces attacked the hideouts of the militant group near Tomboon…
Free Muslim condemns the terrorist attacks in Ethiopia
December 28, 2020
Free Muslim condemns the terrorist attacks in Ethiopia
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist acts that affected innocent civilians in Ethiopia, calling on the authorities to shoulder their legal responsibilities in protecting citizens.In a statement, the organization stated, “More than a…
Algerian government decides to reopen Quranic schools
December 24, 2020
Algerian government decides to reopen Quranic schools
The Algerian government has given the green light to reopen Quranic schools closed due to the Covid-19 virus.The Holy Quran Radio reported that it was agreed to reopen Quranic schools again in accordance with the health protocol.The government had exempted…
Birth anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab celebrated in Madagascar
December 23, 2020
Birth anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab celebrated in Madagascar
A joyful celebration was held at Um al-Baneen Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Majunga, Madagascar, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her.The celebration was attended by a group of men…
Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee intends to establish 14 Quran teaching centers in East Africa
December 23, 2020
Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee intends to establish 14 Quran teaching centers in East Africa
The International Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Kuwait, intends to establish and build 14 Quran teaching centers in East Africa.The Committee said in a statement, “In compliance with the teachings of the Messenger of God,…
Nigeria: Police rescue 80 Quran pupils from abduction
December 22, 2020
Nigeria: Police rescue 80 Quran pupils from abduction
Police in northwestern Nigeria have rescued 80 Quran students from bandits, an official said Sunday.The Islamiyya pupils were kidnapped on Saturday by an armed group while returning from the Maulud annual celebration in the village of Mahuta in the northwestern…
Boko Haram frees kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria
December 21, 2020
Boko Haram frees kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria
The Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of hundreds of schoolchildren who were kidnapped from their classrooms last week, after gunmen stormed the Kankara high school, which has more than 800 students.Boko Haram terrorist group claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.In…
Ahlulbayt Committee establishes free medical camp in Tanzania
December 20, 2020
Ahlulbayt Committee establishes free medical camp in Tanzania
The Ahlulbayt Charitable Committee, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Kuwait, established a medical camp in Singeda, Tanzania, to treat eye diseases.In a statement, the committee stated that the camp was established based on the directives of the Supreme…