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More civilian lives lost in conflicts, clashes in African nations
January 26, 2024
More civilian lives lost in conflicts, clashes in African nations
At least 30 people have been killed in renewed violence in Nigeria’s central Plateau State, where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have erupted for years, Al-Jazeera reported on Thursday. According to community leaders, despite a 24-hour curfew…
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
January 26, 2024
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
Human Rights Watch said Thursday that Burkina Faso’s security forces last year killed at least 60 civilians in three different drone strikes, which the group says may have constituted war crimes. The West African nation’s government claimed the strikes targeted…
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
January 26, 2024
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to combat the rising tide of terrorism in Africa, describing the situation as a “clear and present danger” not only to the continent but to the world. “Now this building,…
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
January 26, 2024
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Thursday it killed 30 terrorists in an operation against the al-Shabaab terror group in the central province of Galgadud. The spy agency said top al-Shabaab commanders, including foreign nationalists, were killed in…
Intel Non-Violence Organization releases message on Intel Education Day
January 25, 2024
Intel Non-Violence Organization releases message on Intel Education Day
The International Non-Violence Organization (Freemuslim) extended its congratulations to teachers for their noble efforts that serve all of humanity, while urging all officials in different countries to intensify efforts to support education on all levels. On the International Day of…
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
January 24, 2024
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
Morocco thwarted more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration last year, authorities said Tuesday, adding it marked a 6% increase from the previous year. It also said that the security authorities managed to dismantle over 419 trafficking networks, marking a…
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
January 24, 2024
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
The United States military confirmed Tuesday that it conducted airstrikes in Somalia over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of three Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab militants. The U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, stated that the strikes were carried out at…
Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days to allow resumption of trade
January 24, 2024
Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days to allow resumption of trade
Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan resumed Tuesday after the two sides reopened a key northwestern border crossing shut for more than 10 days, the Associate Press reported. Truckers for years have been able to cross the border without documents, so…
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
January 23, 2024
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
The Shia community in Nuremberg, Germany celebrated the opening of al-Zahra Center and Hussainiya in the city, which they consider an important event for spreading the knowledge and culture of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and commemorating their holy rituals.…
Rising Islamophobia prompts Muslims in Canada to devise app to combat hatred
January 23, 2024
Rising Islamophobia prompts Muslims in Canada to devise app to combat hatred
Canadian media reported on Tuesday that a group of Muslims in the country have designed an app to document cases of Islamophobia, in a move to combat hatred against Muslims. The media reports, viewed by Shia Waves Agency, said that…