A Mosque in Durban, South Africa Set on Fire
Durban, MINA – A mosque in Durban, South Africa was set on fire by looters during a riot. The mosque was previously used as a base to feed members of…
Sudan Cancels Israel’s Boycott Law
Khartoum, MINA – Sudan scrapped a law on boycotting Israel as part of efforts to normalize with the country. The law, in effect since 1958, prohibits doing relations with Israel,…
At Least 7.000 Central African Republic Refugees Arrive in Chad
Cameroon, MINA – At least 7,000 refugees from the Central African Republic have arrived in Chad for the past few days, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday. In a…
Ethiopian Muslims Welcome Ramadan, Praying for Peace
Addis Ababa, MINA – Ethiopian Muslims on Tuesday welcomed the holy month of Ramadan, which will be marked by offering special prayers to seek an end to pandemic, violence, and…
Sudan Cancels The Law of Boycotting Israel
Khortum, MINA – Sudan canceled the Israeli boycott law that was enforced since gaining independence from Britain, the Council of Ministers said in a statement on Tuesday. “The Sudanese cabinet…
Jaiz Bank in Nigeria Launches Hajj Savings Scheme
Abuja, MINA – Jaiz Bank said it had launched a national Hajj savings scheme (HSS) in northeastern and southeastern Nigeria. The scheme is claimed to make it easier for Muslims…
South Africa Starts COVID-19 Vaccination
Johannesburg, MINA – South Africa on Wednesday started vaccinating health workers against the coronavirus. President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, and a group of health workers were the first recipients…
African Union Summit Support the Palestinian Struggle
Addis Ababa, MINA – The 34th African Union Summit on February 7 reaffirmed the full support for the Palestinian struggle for independence and self-determination. Palestinian independence with East Jerusalem as…
Sudan Hosts Forum to Support Normalization with Israel
Khartoum, MINA – A forum was held in Khartoum on Saturday to support the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel, in the first such move in the country. In…
Tunisia to Lock Down for Four Days from Thursday
Tunis, MINA – Tunisia will impose a four-day national lockdown from Thursday along with lesser measures lasting until January 24 to combat a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, Health Minister…
Sudan Islamic Authority Issues Fatwa Prohibiting Normalization with Israel
Khartoum, MINA – The Sudanese Islamic Authority on Friday issued a fatwa prohibiting normalization of relations with Israel. Local media reported that the fatwa was issued amid reports the two…
Palestinians Call for Solidarity over the Victims of Flood in Sudan
Gaza, MINA – Palestinians in the Gaza Strip participated in solidarity actions over the floods that hit Sudan. Solidarity activists carried slogans calling on the world’s Muslims to support Sudan…
OCHA: More than Half of Million People Affected by Floods in Sudan
Khortum, MINA – The United Nations Office for the Coordinating of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the floods in Sudan have killed 102 people, injured 46 others and affected more…
A 139-year-old Mosque Fire in Durban, South Africa
Durban, MINA – A large fire broke out at a 139-year-old Gray Street Mosque in the business center of the southeastern port city of Durban, South Africa om Monday, August…
Egypt Send Medical Aid to Palestine
Cairo, MINA – Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Diab al-Louh thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the people of Egypt, for sending tens of tons of medical aid and disinfectant to…