Cairo ranked world’s most dangerous city for women
The Egyptian capital Cairo has been described as the most threatening city for women, according to a report by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
The survey...
276 civilians killed in deadly bomb attack in Mogadishu
At least 276 civilians have been killed in a bomb attack in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Saturday, making it the deadliest incident...
Photos of Egyptian woman attending husband’s second wedding goes viral
Images of an Egyptian woman reportedly attending her husband’s wedding ceremony to his second wife went viral on social media this week.
The groom identified...
Christian militia kill 20 worshippers in mosque attack in Central African Republic
At least 20 Muslim worshippers have been killed in a vicious attack by Christian militiamen inside a mosque in the Central African Republic.
The incident...
Egypt’s President al-Sisi urges Palestinians to co-exist with Israelis
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt has urged Palestinians to overcome their differences with Israelis and be ready to co-exist in peace and security,...
Jailed Irishman Ibrahim Halawa acquitted by Egyptian court over riot charges
Irish national Ibrahim Halawa, who has served the last four years in an Egyptian prison after being arrested during pro Mohamed Morsi demonstrations in...
Egyptian court sentences Mohamed Morsi to 25 years in “Qatar spy” case
Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, who was overthrown by a military coup in 2013, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in...
Tunisia legalises Muslim women to marry non-Muslim men
The Tunisian government has officially announced that Muslim women can now legally marry non-Muslim men in a controversial policy that contravenes the normative Islamic...
Catholic bishop protects 2,000 Muslim refugees from attacks in CAR
A Catholic bishop in the Central African Republic (CAR) has given refuge to 2,000 Muslims who fear attacks by Christian militias.
In an interview with...
Egyptian authorities prevent Algerian aid convoy from reaching Gaza
A Palestinian NGO has confirmed that Egyptian authorities stopped an Algerian aid convoy from entering Gaza at the Rafah Crossing last Friday.
The NGO said:...