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

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Nigerian 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

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Quran 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

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Ghana’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

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Award-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

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SWAG 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

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Sakafia 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.

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Saudi 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

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Muntaka, 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

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President 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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