Banjul, The Gambia (PANA) - The Dakar-based research body, Timbuktu Institute, will soon publish a report on the findings of research/survey conducted on "Islamic extremism and radicalisation in the Gambia", PANA reported Sunday Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - In the run-up to Eid Al-Adha, the feast of the sacrifice of the sheep, the first animal recommended in Islam, scheduled for 28 June, in perpetuation of the tradition of Father Abraham, the quest for sheep has intensified in Libya, becoming the main preoccupation of Libyans, who this year find themselves faced once again with high prices, beating last year's records Full text...

Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambia Human Rights Commission has expressed extreme concern about the rising religious tension and intolerance within the country that have been making headline news over the past few weeks Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Throughout the last two weeks, the atmosphere of Ramadan has become more nocturnal in Tripoli and other Libyan cities as a prelude to the celebration of Eid al-Fitr Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, presided over the commemoration ceremony of "Laylat al-Qadr", the Night of Destiny, corresponding to the 27th day of the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid al-Dabaiba, Monday called on the chairman of the General Authority for Waqfs (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs to take the necessary measures "to intensify preaching and clarify the Islamic precepts in the right way" Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, chaired a meeting to discuss cooperation between the General Authority for Waqfs (Religious Donations) and the governmental media in order to face dangers and campaigns that try to harm the Islamic faith Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – A South African political party on Tuesday called on Indian authorities to arrest and prosecute Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, for child abuse after a video of his inappropriate interaction with a boy went viral Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - This year again, the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, which starts Thursday will not have departed from the rule in Libya, welcomed by an exceptional wave of price increases for basic foodstuffs, most of which are consumed in large quantities during this period Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - A three-day high-level international seminar on the theme: "Intercultural and inter-religious dialogue: what strategies for sustainable peace in the Sahel" opened on Tuesday in Bamako Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, on Tuesday met with the Governor of the Central Bank, al-Seddik al-Kebir, and the President of the Court of Accounts, Khaled Shakchak, on the government's preparations for the month of Ramadan Full text...

Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambia's President Adama Barrow says Africa has been the object of infiltration and various forms of exploitation leading to the fluidity of cultures and values Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Several thousands of Muslim faithful came out on Friday afternoon on the Boulevard de l'Independence, in the heart of Bamako, the Malian capital, to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with a video on the networks of an individual vilifying Islam, the Prophet Mohamed (pbuh), Allah the creator, and going so far as to trample on the Holy Koran Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Religious Zawayas troops went out on Saturday in Tripoli and several other cities of Libya as part of the festivities commemorating Mauloud, the birthday of Prophet Mohamed (pbuh) Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The festivities commemorating Maouloud, the birthday of the Prophet of Islam, Mohamed (pbuh), started on Friday in Tripoli and other cities of the country Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Moroccan Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, and the Malian Minister of Religious Affairs, Worship and Customs, Mahamadou Koné, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the training of Imams in Rabat, Morocco, the Malian Ministry in charge of Religious Affairs told PANA Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The President of the Transition of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goita, on Wednesday received a delegation of the first sub-regional forum of Muslim religious leaders for peace and stability in Mali and the Sahel Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of the the Catholic Church in Nigeria on Tuesday met with the Mauritian Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Jugnauth, in Port Louis, with their discussions focusing on climate change, its impacts and measures that need to be taken to save the Planet Full text...

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - The final of the 3rd edition of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema competition of memorisation, recitation and chanting of the Holy Quran ended on Sunday in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, with the awarding of prizes Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As Libyans prepare to mark this year's Eid Al-Adha, the Muslims festival of sacrifice on Saturday, the price of the single most important item for the celebration -- the sheep -- has shot up well beyond the means of the ordinary person Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya will celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the Muslim sheep sacrifice festival in perpetuation of the tradition of Father Abraham, on Saturday, 9 July corresponding to 10 Dhou Al-Hijjah, Libyan Dar Al Iftaa announced Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A total of 250 pilgrims, representing the first batch of Libyan Muslims, left Saturday via Maitigua airport, an eastern suburb of Tripoli, for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the pilgrimage rites for the year 2022 Full text...

Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian President Adama Barrow has urged faith groups to propagate and maintain peace and tolerance as prerequisites for social and economic development Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Malians undertaking the 2022 Hajj on the government roll will pay 3 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyans, like most Arab and Muslim countries in the world, celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday to mark the end of Ramadan, the fasting month of Muslims Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The first day of Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan fasting, will be celebrated on Monday, May 2, in Libya, the Lunar Crescent Scrutiny Committee of the High Commission of Al-Ifta at the Libyan General Authority for Waqfs (religious endowments) and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday evening, following in the shoes of several countries such as Saudi Arabia Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The rhythm of life in Tripoli and other Libyan cities has increased in the last few days, with the extension of vigils until the first morning light, punctuated by family outings indicate the beginning of the countdown to the approaching Eid El Fitr, scheduled for next Sunday or Monday Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has conveyed his best wishes to the Muslim community ahead of the start of Ramadan on Sunday Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan officials, international organisations, and foreign diplomats expressed their wishes at the beginning of Ramadan, the fasting month of Muslims this Saturday in Libya, focusing on the wishes for peace, stability, quietude, reconciliation, settlement of the crisis and reunion between Libyans around the values of tolerance, solidarity, and love Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Human rights group #Africa4Palestine on Friday says it accepts former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s apology for his controversial pro-Israel comments, which he made during a webinar hosted by the Jerusalem Post last year Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has warned that there is growing distrust in the government because of the misuse of public funds and corruption Full text...

Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has placed Algeria and Comoros on its Special Watch List for governments that have engaged in or tolerated “severe violations of religious freedom” Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyans will on Tuesday celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha in an atmosphere marked by a rise in COVID-!9 infections requiring precautionary measures to avoid contamination Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African Muslims will be barred from attending Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year Full text...

Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - The Muslim Community of Burundi (COMIBU) has publicly disowned one of its leading members for his angry remarks following a warning by the Minister of Interior, Gervais Ndirakobuca, against the excessive sound of the calls to prayer, disturbing the sleep of the residents Full text...

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says he is defending his constitutional rights of freedom of religion and freedom of expression by appealing a ruling by the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC) against him Full text...

New York, US (PANA) - Underlining that “diversity is a richness, not a threat”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for greater investment in promoting social cohesion and tackling bigotry in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia Full text...

Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - On the occasion of the celebration of the National Day of Traditional Religions, the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, on Sunday praised endogenous religions Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Several hundred Muslims Wednesday expressed their displeasure at the recent remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron that cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed (PSH) of Islam would not stop in his country and asked for an apology from him Full text...

Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Morocco has strongly condemned the continued publication of "outrageous cartoons" against Islam and Prophet Mohammed Full text...

Cotonou, Benin (PANA) – Benin’s Episcopal conference (CEB) has expressed deep concern with "the hideous promotion" of homosexuality through the conditions attached to international aid Full text...

Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - The Burundi Muslim community here Friday celebrated the Eid ul-Adha or feast of the sheep sacrifice, PANA reported Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Like other Muslim nations across the world, Libyans on Friday celebrated Eid al-Adha, the feast that involves animal sacrifice, known as Qurbani, prayers and family gatherings, in an atmosphere marked by the hope of a rapid resolution of the crisis sparked by military escalation and a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic Full text...

Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The cancellation of this year's hajj because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has dealt a big blow to the finances of Niger travel agencies, the Niger Press Agency (ANP) reported on Friday Full text...

Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Christian and Muslim worshippers will be praying in their churches and mosques from Friday, 17 July, following the partial and experimental opening, an official source told PANA here Sunday Full text...