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In a heartbreaking event that starkly reminds us of the fragility of peace, 44 innocent civilians lost their lives in southwest Niger. On a seemingly ordinary day, as residents gathered for prayer in a mosque located in the Fambita quarter of Kokorou, their world was violently shattered. Niger's Interior Ministry, through a somber statement broadcast via state television, has placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of militants from Daesh in the Greater Sahara. Thirteen other individuals suffered injuries in this…

Muslims gather for the Maghrib prayers at the newly launched mosque at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi on March 9, 2025. (Photo: Ahmed Shafat) Nairobi (AX) – On an ordinary Sunday, filled with an extraordinary sense of unity and hope, the Somali Embassy in Nairobi was the scene of a poignant event. Amidst an atmosphere of reverence and camaraderie, the embassy celebrated the inauguration of a brand-new mosque, a project brought to life through the munificent donations of Sultan Hussein Ali. As a respected member of the…

SYDNEY, Australia (AX) — In an unsettling development from Western Australia, police have apprehended a 16-year-old boy accused of making an online threat against Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney. This frightening announcement has echoes of the devastating 2019 Christchurch mosque attack. Social media was the platform where this ominous threat emerged. The teenager allegedly planned an attack reminiscent of the tragic events at Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. In that horrific incident, a white…

ABU DHABI, September 23, 2024 (WAM) — Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, the Speaker of Somalia's Senate, had the pleasure of exploring the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. He was joined by Federal National Council (FNC) members, Mohammed Al Yamahi and Mohammed Al Dhohori. The group, accompanied by Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, roamed the mosque’s halls and delightful outdoor corridors. Dr. Al Obaidli shared insights into how the mosque embodies coexistence, tolerance,…

Toronto – In a tragic turn of events this week, six individuals lost their lives in an assault on a Mosque in the Somali region of Ethiopia. BBC Amharic chronicled that locals and community elders disclosed the grim details on Tuesday about the incident in Wardare town, Dollo Zone, specifically targeting the widely recognized Kujir Mosque. A witness, Alki Mohammed Mohamud, mentioned that the deceased were youthful individuals. These young victims were reportedly theology students engaged in preparations for Salat Prayer at…

Jigjiga (AX) – In a horrific incident on Tuesday night, armed assailants gunned down six men, including five from the same family, within a mosque in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State. Residents believe the tragedy was a result of a vendetta between competing clans. The slain men—Bishar Baalul, Omar Aw Ahmed, Mahad Mohamud Abdullahi Waanis, Mahdi Sheikh Adan Wali, and Mohamed Dheere—were all devout Muslims, deeply committed to their faith and community. So far, no faction has stepped forward to claim responsibility for this…

According to Reuters, soldiers have entered a camp for displaced people in Shire, in western Tigray. They are said to have beaten and stripped civilians before taking hundreds of them. The conflict that has been going on since November has cost thousands of lives. But also significant damage. In the Negash, the El Nejashi Mosque, one of the most important Muslim sites in Africa, was bombed and looted.…

Initiated by former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the great mosque in Algiers, whose construction was completed a year and a half ago, is to be consecrated on October 28 with a collective prayer on the eve of Mawlid's celebration celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to lead the inauguration if his health permits. He has been hospitalized since…