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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…

Growing Food Insecurity in the Middle East Drives Divergence from Global Trends ——————————- Global hunger declined slightly in 2024—from 8.5% to 8.2%—yet the Middle East bucked this trend, with food insecurity worsening, Arab News revealed. According to the UN’s State…

Nepal’s Supreme Court Orders Social Media Platforms to Register ————————- Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered all social media platforms and online sites to register with the government, Anadolu Agency reported. The ruling, reported by local media on Sunday, aims to…

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…

UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza —————————- The United Nations has warned that without an urgent and unrestricted flow of aid, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza could deteriorate further, UN website reported. According to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…

Malaysia Reaffirms Halal Standards in US Trade Discussions ————————– Malaysia has reiterated that it will only accept meat and poultry products from the United States that have been certified as halal by US-based bodies recognized by the Department of Islamic…

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…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…