World Hijab Day: Six misconceptions about the Hijab in Ghana
Muslim women in Ghana who manifest their religion by observing the hijab are likely to encounter some difficulties at schools, workplaces, and even sometimes at home. They are likely to
Read MoreNigerian Muslim women seek policy intervention against hijab discrimination
Abuja: A coalition of Muslim women in Nigeria, under the aegis of the Hijab Right Advocacy Initiative (HRAI), has called on policymakers to introduce policies that would curtail public discrimination
Read MoreQuran burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden
An Iraqi refugee in Sweden, Salwan Momika has been killed hours before a court ruling on his repeated burning of the Quran in anti-Islam demonstrations last year. Police announced on
Read MoreGhana’s Abdul Samad wins Algeria’s international Quran competition
Algiers, Algeria: Abdul Samad Adam, a Ghanaian Quran memoriser, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 edition of the Algeria International Quran competition. He was followed by Tawhidul Islam
Read MoreAward-winning Muslim personalities at the 49th SWAG Awards
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) held its 49th awards ceremony, where it recognised the contribution of corporate entities and individuals for their contribution to the growth of sports
Read MoreSWAG names Abdul Aziz Issah as Male footballer of the year
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has named Barcelona footballer Abdul Aziz Issah as the Male Footballer of the Year. The Muslim footballer was also named the prospect of
Read MoreSakafia Islamic Senior High School Wins the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools—Sub-Saharan Africa category.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia mandates passengers from 41 countries to have yellow fever vaccine
Jeddah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has directed all airlines to ensure the passengers from 29 African countries and 12 South African countries have taken yellow fever vaccination and obtained
Read MoreMuntaka, Pelpuo, and two other Muslim MPs get ministerial nominations
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated four Muslim members of parliament (MPs) as ministers of state. They include Abdul Rashid Pelpou, the MP for Wa Central, designate for the
Read MorePresident Mahama appoints Shamima Muslim as deputy presidential spokesperson
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Shamima Muslim, a former broadcast journalist to serve as a deputy presidential spokesperson at the office of the president. She was among 10
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