Umamah Bakharia | ub@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 23 October 2022 | 09:00 am CAT South Africa is set to host peace...
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Somalia blast hits Kismayu hotel, and police say at least three killed
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read | 3:12 pm CAT An explosives-laden motor rammed into the gate of a...
The Africa Report: Xi Jinping set to secure third term
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 4 min read | 21:20 pm CAT Speaking to Radio Islam International, Research...
Tunisia: Night Curfew Imposed Ahead of Anniversary of the Arab Spring
Umm Muhammed Umar Ahead of protests marking the start of the Arab Spring uprising, Tunisia has imposed a night-time curfew and banned gatherings for two weeks. Authorities claim that the restrictions were meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Announced by...
UN’s New Mediatory Process in Sudan Backed by Saudi Arabia
Staff Writer The United Nations on Monday started a mediation process, which is heavily backed by Saudi Arabia and supported by the Sudanese military, according to Special Envoy Volker Perthes. “The US, the Saudis, and a couple of others are very heavily involved,...
Qari Ziyaad Patel Unpacks Al-Imdaad’s Trip to Wajir, Kenya
By Umamah Bakharia Kenya has been described as the hope East Africa and has become a regional hub that promises growing development opportunities. However, poverty in Kenya is still a major issue with almost half the country living below poverty lines. The Al Imdaad...
Liberia Fears Jailbreaks as Prisoners Face Starvation
Umm Muhammed Umar Concerns have been raised following possible jailbreaks at some prison facilities in Liberia, following inmates starving as a result of a food shortage. One facility, the Monrovia Central Prison, has been short of food since December 8. Prison...
Hamdok resigns, yet military still refuses to budge
By Staff Writer 03:01:2021 On Sunday, Sudan's Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok resigned amidst the 12th round of major protests since the 25 October 2020 coup, which initially saw him forced out. "I decided to give back the responsibility and announce my resignation as...
The African Nation Aiming To Be A Hydrogen Superpower
"So now finally, we're on the map," says Philip Balhoa about Lüderitz, a town in southern Namibia, where harsh desert meets pale ocean. The port town has previously benefited from diamonds and fishing booms, but now struggles with high rates of unemployment and aging...
Ezzat testimony provides rare glimpse into the deplorable situation faced by political prisoners in Egypt
By Staff Writer 25:12:2021 Testimony provided by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's acting head, Mahmoud Ezzat, leaked last week, alludes to the despicable treatment of political prisoners in Egypt. The testimony, which has since gone viral, shows the 77-year-old Ezzat...
Libya’s elections postponed, until when is anyone’s guess
By Staff Writer 23:12:2021 On Wednesday, Libya's elections commission postponed the presidential poll, which was supposed to be held on Friday, the 24 December. This came after the House of Representatives (HoR) concurred that holding an election would be impossible...
Uganda charges 15 with terrorism for role in IS-linked bombings
By Annisa Essack 24:12:2021 On Thursday, Uganda charged 15 people with offences including terrorism and aiding terrorism related to their alleged role in bombings in the country's capital and elsewhere in October and November that left at least nine people dead. On...