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Iranpress: Protests Continue to Take Toll in Nairobi, Kenya

Protests Continue to Take Toll in Nairobi, Kenya

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 21:02

Nairobi (IP): Young protestors took again to the streets of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on July 16, crying "Ruto must go", a slogan directed towards the incumbent resident.

Iranpress: Ashura march in Zaria, Nigeria

Ashura march in Zaria, Nigeria

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 18:14

Zaria (IP) - Labbayk Ya Hussain," which means "Oh, Hussain, we answer your call," is one of the main slogans chanted by thousands of mourners in Zaria city of Kaduna State, in Northwestern Nigeria, who took part in Ashura mourning marches on Tuesday.

Iranpress: Thousands of Muslims in Potiskum, Nigeria Commemorate Ashura

Thousands of Muslims in Potiskum, Nigeria Commemorate Ashura

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 17:44

Potiskum (IP) - Thousands of Muslim mourners in the city of Potiskum, Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria participated in the 2024 Ashura ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iranpress: Rwanda Elections: Kagame Eyes Fourth Term

Rwanda Elections: Kagame Eyes Fourth Term

Monday, 15 July 2024 11:03

Rwandans have begun voting in the country’s presidential and legislative elections, which are poised to extend longtime leader Paul Kagame’s tenure for another five years.

Iranpress: Ahlul Bayt Supporters in Accra Mourn Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

Ahlul Bayt Supporters in Accra Mourn Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:53

Shia Muslims in Accra, the capital city of Ghana hold mourning rituals in the national Shia headquarters to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS).

Iranpress: World Infants Day Held in Nigeria

World Infants Day Held in Nigeria

Saturday, 13 July 2024 10:23

Bauchi (IP)- Followers of Ahlulbayt in Nigeria have commemorated the martyrdom of Ali Asghar, son of Imam Hussain (as), who was despite being an infant, slaughtered by the army of Yazid son of Muawiyah at Karbala.

Iranpress: Muharram Mourning Rituals Observed in Kenyan Capital

Muharram Mourning Rituals Observed in Kenyan Capital

Saturday, 13 July 2024 09:05

Nairobi (IP): The Shia People of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the third Imam of the Shia, with the advent of Muharram month.

Iranpress: Kenya Police Chief Resigns after Deadly Protests

Kenya Police Chief Resigns after Deadly Protests

Saturday, 13 July 2024 07:43

Kenya’s police chief has resigned after criticism of officers’ conduct during recent antigovernment demonstrations in which dozens of protesters were killed.

Iranpress: Protesters Call for Rejection of a Judicial Remuneration Bill

Protesters Call for Rejection of a Judicial Remuneration Bill

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 09:02

Banjul (IP) - A group of young people called "Concerned Gambians" staged a protest, in Banjul, the Gambia. They demanded that the bill, which aims to increase the salaries, allowances, and pensions of judicial officers and judges, be scrapped.

Iranpress: Ghanaian Shia Mourners Renew Flag of Imam Hussein

Ghanaian Shia Mourners Renew Flag of Imam Hussein

Monday, 08 July 2024 08:11

Ghana (IP)- In the Northern region of Ghana, in the city of Tamale, hundreds of Shia Muslims gathered at the forecourt of the Ahlulbayt Central Mosque to participate in a major ceremony of the month of Muharram.

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