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[Ghanaian Times] The Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church College of Education at Amedzofe in the Ho-West District of the Volta Region, has launched its 80th anniversary celebration with a fund raising…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
More than a year after France's famed Notre Dame reopened, an archaeological exploration going thousands of years into the history of Paris has begun just metres below the cathedral's ground…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 44-year-old former priest over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful overthrow of the…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Muslim Forum (LMF) has launched a week-long academic support initiative aimed at preparing students sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Montserrado County…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Religion
[Parliament of South Africa] The Presiding Officers of Parliament wish all Muslims in South Africa a blessed Eid-al-Adha, a Festival of Sacrifice, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's absolute obedience to…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has outlined government's development vision for Zongo communities across the country.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Eid al-Adha
People around the world gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, from Mecca in Saudi Arabia to India-controlled Kashmir. This is the second major holiday in Islam,…
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Ebola
[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- The Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is under heightened epidemic surveillance following the spread of the Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travelers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country. Passengers…
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[Leadership] Former First Lady Aisha Buhari attended a traditional and cultural night in Daura as part of activities marking preparations for the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations.
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Liberia
[Liberian Observer] The Beh, Bishop, Blaywolo, and Potter families sadly announce the passing of their matriarch, Mother Tetee Beh Bishop. This sorrowful event occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at…
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Religion
People have celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, at mosques and train stations, in the middle of the road and on the edge of the sea. This is…
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Economy, Business and Finance
[Nyasa Times] Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern Region, confirming that its foundational relationship…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
East Africa
[Dabanga] The team at Dabanga - Radio TV Online wish all of our Muslim listeners, viewers, and followers, a blessed Eid El Adha, in the hope that Allah will grant…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Religion
[Daily Maverick] The Fourth Industrial Revolution is not waiting for us to resolve South Africa's inequalities before arriving. It is already here, and it will either compound those inequalities or…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Governance
[This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid ul Adha celebration, one of the…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Religion
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the federal government to urgently intensify efforts to end insecurity in the country, describing the situation as intolerable and deeply concerning.…
May 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Religion
Pope Leo XIV has issued a formal apology over the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery, acknowledging that the Vatican helped legitimise the practice for centuries and failed to explicitly…
May 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Pope Leo XIV
In calling for regulation of the digital revolution, and foregrounding human dignity, the pontiff has contributed to a crucial ethical debateWhen the present pope adopted his regnal name, he explained…
May 25, 2026
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East Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
East Africa
[Nile Post] The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has cautioned Christians against handshakes and unnecessary travel as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Malawi
[Nyasa Times] St. Patrick's Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe is set to celebrate 50 years of ministry, spiritual guidance and community service with a Golden Jubilee celebration scheduled…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
East Africa
[Shabelle] Saudi Arabia -- Somalia's Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow, held talks with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, on preparations…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
East Africa
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's foreign ministry on Sunday welcomed a joint statement by several Muslim-majority countries condemning what they described as Somaliland's "illegal and unacceptable" plan to open a representative…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Global development
The difference in framing around antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred distorts public understanding, inflames tensions and makes both Jewish and Muslim communities less safeThe horrific terrorist attack on the Islamic Centre…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Economy, Business and Finance
[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Nyala / Kadugli -- Darfur's livestock markets are overflowing, while conflict drives huge regional price gaps. Livestock markets across Sudan's western regions are bustling ahead of Eid…
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
MoJo Wire
Having spoken out for the welfare of immigrants and against the war in Iran—and drawn the ire of some American conservatives in the process—Pope Leo XIV is now calling on…
May 24, 2026
· 4 min read
Religion
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional and moral responsibility of protecting all citizens irrespective of tribe or religion amid rising…
May 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Religion
He realised that being a devoted worshipper of God does not necessarily exempt one from earthly challenges. Our challenges should not hinder us from serving the Lord with gladness. We…
May 24, 2026
· 6 min read
OP-ED
Islam Made Simple Dr Osama Al-Azhari Minister of Awqaf (Charitable Endowments) Ladies and gentlemen, the great people of Egypt, daughters and sons of the Arab and Muslim nations – welcome…
May 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Japan
A Buddhist building on Miyajima island in Japan has been destroyed by fire. Reikado Hall, part of Daishō-in temple complex, was home to an 'eternal flame' said to have been…
May 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Africa
[Agenzia Fides] Tombura Yambio -- From the heart of South Sudan, a nation still searching for the fullness of peace, the President of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral…
April 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Conflict, Peace and Security
[ACNS] The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work across the country as violence continues to rise sharply.
April 24, 2026
· 1 min read
