by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | Mar 12, 2019 | News
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced the dates for special votes. The first type of special vote is for home visits, for those who are unable to reach a voting station and includes the elderly or people living with disabilities. The visits will...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | Mar 12, 2019 | Opinion and Analysis
More than a third of the world’s adult population over the age of 45 are lonely. People who find themselves physically isolated or have small social networks are more likely to feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are growing public-health concerns, especially...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | Mar 12, 2019 | News
Radio Islam International – 2019/03/12 Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has postponed the 18 April presidential elections and said he will not seek a fifth term in office. President Bouteflika’s candidacy had provoked mass protests across Algeria...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | Mar 12, 2019 | News
Radio Islam International – 2019/03/12 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil has turned a young Kenyan boy’s dream into reality. The boy was pictured tending to a herd of cattle in the streets of Nairobi while wearing a self-inscribed jersey of the World Cup...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | Mar 12, 2019 | News
Radio Islam International – 2019/03/12 Masjid al-Aqsa remains completely locked down by Israeli forces at this hour. Palestinians have assembled at the doors of the Masjid to perform Asr and demand the Masjid’s reopening. New footage from Palestinian...