Africa

South Sudan Among World’s Most Dangerous Countries for Humanitarian Workers ………………. South Sudan has been ranked the second most dangerous country in the world for humanitarian workers so far this year, ReliefWeb reported. Since January 2025, 26 aid personnel, including…

Forest Fire Breaks Out in Morocco’s Taounate Amid Heatwave …………….. A forest fire broke out Monday in the Taounate region of northern Morocco amid soaring temperatures, media reports said. The blaze affected areas in Douar Al-Ghararsa and agricultural fields in…

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’ for involvement in child rights report —————————— Burkina Faso declared UN Resident Coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata on Monday due to her involvement in co-chairing a report accusing the country’s security…

Rohingya Women are Leaders of Change, Says Advocate ———————- Rohingya women are emerging as resilient leaders and agents of change within their communities, challenging the common perception of them as only victims of conflict. This is according to a report…

Abidjan: From Lagoons to the Heart of West African Islam ————————— Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, stands today as a symbol of African development and modernity, while also serving as a major cultural and economic hub for Muslims…

Over 85% of Islamophobia Incidents in Australia Go Unreported ——————————- A report by the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), sourced by the International Quran News Agency (IQNA), reveals that more than 85% of Islamophobia incidents in Australia go unreported. The…

Moroccan Woman to Be Tried for Insulting God ————————- Public prosecution in Morocco has announced that Ibtisam Lachgar, a feminist activist and developmental psychologist, has been arrested and referred to the Rabat court on charges of insulting God. The arrest…

Libya Concludes Municipal Elections ————————- The second phase of municipal council elections in Libya has concluded, and vote counting is now underway, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), all polling stations in the 26 municipalities…

Somalia Seeks to Reverse Brain Drain with Return of Experts ——————————— Following years of armed conflict, climate crises, and economic stagnation, Somalia has faced a widespread brain drain as many of its professionals and experts have left the country. This…

WHO Highlights Challenges in Fighting Mpox in Africa ———————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified limited access to vaccines and funding gaps as the main challenges in combating the mpox outbreak in Africa, Anadolu Agency reported. The statement was…