Tag Archives: Ummah

OIC Should Take an Active Role and Not Remain a Spectator of the World Scene

 “The world today is in the throes of complex crises. The ideals ​​of tolerance and coexistence and the right to differ are being grossly violated. At the same time, we are witnessing some of the worst manifestations of extremism and … read more »

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Ethiopia Upholds Terrorism Charges against Muslim

ADDIS ABABA — An Ethiopian court has upheld terrorism charges against dozens of Muslims over massive protests against government interference in the religious affairs of the sizable community. “This is very significant because, if the case is continued in such … read more »

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America on ‘Abuses of Religious Freedom’ in Ethiopia: “A Hasty Hyena Bites the Horn!!”

Eyaya G. I. Introduction I read the accusation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) against Ethiopia in great astonishment. The Commission named by President Barack Obama accused Ethiopia’s government of abusing religious freedom on different scores. The … read more »

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Ethiopia: Islamic Council Presents 11 newly elected executive

ADDIS ABABA — The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Council has presented their newly elected executive members.  Many Ethiopian Muslims demonstrated against the election process of the Islamic Council for the past 10 months. The Islamic Affairs Council presented 11 newly elected … read more »

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On the Current Muslim Protests in Ethiopia

gulelepost – A Conversation between Jenny Vaughan of AFP & Alemayehu Fenatw of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas   Jenny Vaughan: What does the government’s response to the Muslim protests tell you about religious tolerance among … read more »

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Ethiopia Muslims protest, accuse government of religious meddling

With hands clasped together as a symbol of unity, lines of Muslims gather under the beating sun outside Addis Ababa’s Anwar mosque after Friday prayers chanting “Amin, Amin,” or “thanks to God.” They gather — as they have all this … read more »

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Nigeria: The many faces of Islam

Abdulrazaq Magaji For Nigerian Muslims, this year’s Ramadaan, the one-month fasting period by adherents of the Islamic faith worldwide, will follow a weather beaten path. As is the practice, the Amir al Mumineen (Commander of the Faithfuls) and Sultan of … read more »

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