Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro wins Somaliland presidential election
The Somaliland Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that Waddani Party leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, popularly known as Irro, has emerged...
Africa
OIC Assistant Secretary-General wraps up working visit to The Gambia
His Excellency Ambassador Yousef Al-Dobaey, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has completed...
French defence systems in Sudanese conflict likely breach UN arms embargo, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International has raised concerns that French-made defence systems fitted onto UAE-manufactured armored vehicles, now in the hands of Sudanese...
UN Security Council considers UK resolution calling for ceasefire and aid access in Sudan
The United Nations Security Council is reviewing a draft resolution from Britain, urging Sudan’s rival factions to halt hostilities and...
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to diplomatic resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict
President Bola Tinubu is set to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit...
Gaza ceasefire tops as Nigerian president lands in Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, according...
73 people killed in mysterious circumstance in Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya
No Fewer than 73 people have lost their lives in the Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya due to mysterious causes, according...
Egypt reaffirms support for Sudan as civil war ravages nation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged unwavering support for Sudan's military during a meeting with Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah...
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia commences operations
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has officially commenced operations, taking over from the United Nations Assistance...
Sudan crisis: UN condemns RSF attacks on civilians amid worsening humanitarian situation
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the recent attacks on civilians by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
Video: Muslim footballer Iqra Ismail announces return to playing in tracksuit bottoms following controversial exclusion
Female Muslim footballer Iqra Ismail has announced her return to the pitch, wearing tracksuit bottoms in line with her religious...
Joy at last! UAE president pardons jailed Egyptian footballers
It’s a moment of joy for the supporters of Zamalafia football club of Egypt after the UAE President, His Highness...
Nigeria: Muslim rights body charges police to probe death report on Sultan of Sokoto
In a system made available to the Muslim Parrot, one of Nigeria’s top Muslim rights bodies, The Muslim Rights Concern...
Three Egyptian players bag jail term, fine in UAE
Three Egyptian football players from Zamalek Club have been handed a one-month jail sentence and fined Dh200,000 each for their...
Video: Ghanian soldier captures social media’s attention with powerful Qur’ān recitation
A Ghanaian soldier has recently gone viral for his moving recitation of the Qur'ān, captivating social media users worldwide. Identified...
Top players meet to tackle Sahel and Lake Chad Basin crisis at Jeddah conference
The Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region has finally received global attention after years of neglect, thanks to the High-Level...
Sudan: Deadly RSF attack kills 124 in Al-Sareeha village
At least 124 civilians were killed in a deadly attack by the Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
Somalia denounces terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, cites threat to global peace
Somalia has joined other nations to denounce the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, calling it a "heinous"...
Muslim World League provides urgent relief to needy in Tanzania
The Muslim World League (MWL) has successfully completed an emergency relief campaign in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as part of...
EU migration deal with Tunisia under fire over human rights concerns
The European Union's ethics watchdog has criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the bloc's migration deal with Tunisia. The 2023...
Exclusive Unilorin 39th convocation: Hijabites shine, bag first class, receive accolades from netizens
The University of Ilorin's 39th convocation ceremony honored 12,042 graduates, including 256 First Class and 323 PhDs. Among the graduates,...
Exclusive: Muslim scholar calls for nationwide ban on gambling in Nigeria, backs move by Brazil
A Muslim scholar, Dr. Sanusi Lafiagi, has called for a nationwide ban on gambling, urging Nigerian authorities to follow the...
Exclusive: Nigerian scholar urges Muslims to seek divine intervention as economic downturn bites
Nigeria continues to struggle with its economic downturn, a call has gone to Muslims to return to Allah in repentance...
Video: Mass burial held for victims of devastating tanker explosion in Muslim-dominated Jigawa State
Islamic funeral rites have been conducted for scores of victims who lost their lives in a tanker explosion in a...
Saudi Crown Prince holds key talks with president El-Sisi in Cairo
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in on Tuesday Cairo...
Al-Azhar sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb criticizes US support for Israel amid Gaza bloodshed
Prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb is calling out US President Joe Biden for giving Israel free rein to act...
1 in 8 Girls globally face sexual violence, UNICEF report reveals
The United Nations Children's Agency, UNICEF, has released staggering statistics on the prevalence of sexual violence against children worldwide. According...
KSrelief dispatches humanitarian aid to key countries facing dire conditions
As part of the effort to provide humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the Kingdom's borders, KSrelief,...
Wynn Resorts wins historic license, paves way for gambling in UAE
Las Vegas-based hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts has secured the United Arab Emirates' first commercial gaming operator's license, the...
Update: Zambia lifts suspension on Kenya Airways flights after diplomatic dispute resolution
Zambia has lifted its suspension of Kenya Airways flights following a breakthrough in diplomatic talks between the two nations. The...
Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over landing rights dispute
Zambia's Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka, effective October 8, 2024, at...
Somali forces, international partners eliminate 47 Al-Shabaab militants in joint operation
A successful joint operation conducted by the Somali National Army and international partners has resulted in the elimination of 47...
South African Gov. welcomes arrests in R400 million Eskom and Sasol tender fraud case
The South African Government has applauded the arrest of six engineering firm directors accused of BEE-fronting and tender fraud amounting...
Leave Lebanon now, Ghanaian government instructs citizens
The Government of Ghana has issued a strong advisory to all Ghanaian citizens residing in Lebanon, urging them to leave...
Nigeria: Muslim scholar announces will before death, gives condition for wealth distribution
In a heartfelt and thought-provoking statement, a prominent Nigeria Muslim scholar, Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, has shared his last wishes to...
Oil prices edge higher amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices ticked higher in early trading on Thursday, as investors weighed the escalating conflict in the Middle East against...
X (formerly Twitter) valuation plummets 79% to $9.4 billion
A dramatic decline in value has hit social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with estimates from investment giant...
Saudi leaders congratulate Guinea on 66th Independence Day
Saudi Arabia's leaders have extended heartfelt congratulations to Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya on the country's 66th Independence Day. King Salman...
Saudi Arabia weighs in on attack on UAE ambassador’s residence in Sudan
Saudi Arabia has joined other Arab nations in denouncing the attack on the residence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Tragedy strikes off Tunisian coast, 12 migrants drown, 29 rescued
A devastating boat sinking off the coast of Tunisia's tourist island of Djerba has claimed the lives of 12 migrants,...
GCC Secretary General denounces violation of diplomatic premises following attack on UAE envoy’s residence
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has joined growing voices to denounce the recent attack on the...
UAE slams Sudan over attack on diplomatic residence
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an attack on the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum, calling it a...
Qatar charity provides relief aid to victims of Sudan Dam collapse
Qatar Charity (QC), with funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has launched a critical relief intervention in Sudan, providing...
President Abbas meets Gambian president at UNGA, discusses Israeli aggression, OIC support
President Mahmoud Abbas met with Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday on the sidelines of the 79th session of the...
MURIC applauds Nigeria’s stance on Gaza bloodshed, calls for expulsion of Israel’s ambassador
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Federal Government of Nigeria for taking a...
Egypt boosts Somalia’s defense with latest shipment of military weapons
An Egyptian warship has delivered a significant shipment of weapons, including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, to Somalia, marking the second...
Turkish, Kuwaiti humanitarian groups join forces to send aid to Sudan
The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) and the Kuwait Society for Relief (KSR) are joining forces to send a humanitarian...
Saudi Arabia’s border guard foils multiple smuggling attempts, arrests four Ethiopians
Saudi Arabia's Border Guard has successfully thwarted several smuggling attempts in recent days. In Dhahran Al-Janub, Asir, four Ethiopians were...
Exclusive: Islamic scholar emphasises importance of goal-setting for faithful
An Islamic scholar, Shaykh Abdulrazaq Al Madany, has urged Muslims across the world to prioritise setting goals to guide their...
Nigeria positioned to lead global halal economy, says Vice President Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has projected the West African nation to become the leading hub of opportunities in the...
Saudi Arabia denounces assassination attempt on Comoros President
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the assassination attempt on Comoros President Azali Assoumani, who was slightly injured in a knife...
China and Somalia elevate relations to strategic partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially elevated the relationship between China and Somalia to a...
Algerians vote for new president amid low campaign enthusiasm
Casting of ballots commenced in Algeria as citizens vote for president, determining the future leadership of their gas-rich nation. The...
Imam calls on Muslims to aid needy brethren as global economies struggle
Muslims across the globe have been urged to assist the downtrodden, especially during this time of global economic uncertainty. Dr....
Libya rival factions agree on new central bank governor amid ongoing tensions
Libya's rival factions have reached a consensus agreement to appoint a new central bank governor after the former chief, Sadiq...
Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel re-arrested as election draws close
Tunisian police re-arrested presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel late on Thursday, just minutes after he was released from jail on a...
Morocco supplies majority of Spain, France’s watermelon imports despite struggles with drought
Morocco recorded a tremendous agricultural yield in 2023 as it supplied two-thirds of Spain's watermelon needs and accounted for 45%...
Poverty in Somalia: Govt joins global effort to combat menace
Poverty in Somalia may soon become a thing of the past as the East Africa country has officially joined the...
OIC General Secretariat denounces deadly blast in Kabul as ISIL claims responsibility
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned a deadly suicide attack that occurred in a southern area of...
UN leads talks in Libya to resolve central bank crisis
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced that it held discussions in Tripoli on Monday aimed at resolving...
