A leading Nigerian Muslim group has condemned the ban on the use of hijab by Muslim student across all Lagos public schools, calling it a breach of the fundamental rights of the students to practice t
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Nigeria Muslims Unaware of Takaful
New government guidelines for takaful (Islamic insurance) are facing hurdles in Nigeria as most Muslims are not aware of its workings and concepts, dealing a blow to efforts to position the African co
Muslims Cheer Nigeria Umbrella Body Chief
The highest umbrella Muslim body in Nigeria has named a new secretary general to pilot the affairs of the powerful entity, a selection hailed for satisfying a long-standing yearning for traditional Mu
Somalia Children Starve to Death
Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have lost their lives to famine that hit the Horn of Africa country in the past two years, half of them children under the age of five, the United Nations revealed Thu
Malawi Plans First Islamic University
Seeking to promote modern education among Muslims and reduce stampede for university places, Malawi is planning to open the country’s first Islamic university for students interested in studying Isl
Madrasas Closure Angers Uganda Muslims
Facing repeated closures of Islamic Qur’an schools, Uganda Muslims have complained about arbitrary decisions by the government, accusing it of targeting the religious minority under the pretext of f
Muslims Upbeat About Boko Haram Offer
An offer by the militant group Boko Haram for dialogue with the government is sparking optimism among the Muslim community in Nigeria to end years of violence in their country
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