Islamic Stories

Islamic, Asian banks pledge around $6 billion for Africa electrification push
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

The additional finance builds on commitments of up to $48 billion from the World Bank and the AfDB, summit officials said, predicting more funding com...

Thousands protest in Ethiopia’s Mekelle over schools’ non-compliance with court’s hijab rulings
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respo...

Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

Iranian ambassador to Kenya calls for faith-based solutions to violent extremism
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 12, 2025

The ambassador maintains there is a need to explore peace, dialogue and coexistence to promote stability and security through understanding religious...

Chad downplays threat from foiled attack on presidential compound in capital N'Djamena
Reuters  |  Jan 10, 2025

Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.

Rehabilitation of key boreholes in Kilifi brings relief to over 50,000 Kaloleni residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2024

The project, led by Islamic Relief in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, included installing solar-powered pumping systems, modern equip...

With world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, Syrian civil war flares up again
The Conversation  |  Dec 03, 2024

Russia’s distraction and weakening support for the Assad government partly explains the opportunity seized by the HTS and SNA coalitions.

Registrar of Marriages orders submission of all certificates in 30 days effective September 3, 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

All marriage certificates for weddings that have already taken place must be sent to the Registrar of Marriages office in Nairobi within 30 days from...

Financial inclusion: Ruto praises Islamic Banking's role in Kenyan economy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 31, 2024

The President expressed satisfaction that the proceeds from the Linzi Sukuk issuance will be used for financing, designing, constructing, and commissi...

Chief Kadhi announces Eid-ul-Adha on June 16 after crescent moon sighting in Mecca
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Dhul Hijjah holds great importance for Muslims worldwide, as it encompasses the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha.

Uganda military captures bomb expert in DRC, rescues nine
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The insurgent, Anywari Al Iraq, a Ugandan, was captured in the jungles of the eastern DRC where the Allied Democratic Forces is based.

Puntland forces seize cache of weapons in major security operation
Yunis Dekow  |  May 19, 2024

The weapons seized by the Puntland Maritime Police Force included AK-47 rifles, handguns, grenades, and other light weapons during the operation on Sa...

Kenya's Dubai Islamic Bank posts first profit since 2017
Barack Oduor  |  May 16, 2024

The bank announced that decreased impairment charges, increased non-funded income, and growing core revenues were the main drivers of the growth.

15 dead in eastern DRC attacks blamed on ADF rebels
AFP  |  Apr 14, 2024

The ADF has established a presence over the past three decades in the eastern DRC, killing thousands of civilians.

Ruto: Hustler fund to have Shariah-compliant component for Muslims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 09, 2024

Muslim leaders had earlier expressed concerns that the Hustler fund is not Muslim friendly.

Ethiopia: Somali-Afar border conflict eases after fresh civilian casualties
Foreign Reporter  |  Apr 01, 2024

A reconciliation committee was formed in early March to address enduring disputes in the border areas of the two regional states.

Museveni inaugurates Uganda's first-ever licenced Islamic Bank
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 28, 2024

President Museveni underscored the transformative potential of Islamic banking in improving Uganda's financial sector while also attracting Muslim inv...

Grand Ethiopian Street Iftar unites thousands in celebration of faith, harmony
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 27, 2024

This annual event, started four years ago in Ethiopia, aims to foster cohesion, peace, and solidarity within the Muslim community.

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