Latest articles on Muslims

Democracy and charisma: A dangerous liaison

Analysis Walden Bello - 21 Jan 2020

In India and the Philippines, strongmen have consolidated immense power through democratic means. How do we explain this?

The end of Gandhi’s India

Article Ramachandra Guha 1 - 3 Jan 2020

The current dispensation is becoming a majoritarian Hindu state as Narendra Modi promotes hatred and intolerance of Muslims and minorities

Terrorism used as excuse to suppress Kashmir

Analysis Idrisa Pandit - 6 Dec 2019

Within India, the Bharatiya Janata Party government is stoking Islamophobia by using religion as an instrument of identity politics

Orange is the new grey for Bangladeshi beards

Article Shafiqul Alam - 22 Oct 2019

Facial hair of sunset tones is now the go-to look for older men wanting to take off the years, with an array of henna options available

Easter blasts at Sri Lanka hotels and churches kill at least 207

Article Agency - 21 Apr 2019

The attacks were the worst act of violence to hit the country in the decade since the end of a bloody civil war that killed up to 100 000 people

NZ begins releasing bodies to families in Christchurch mosque attack

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 19 Mar 2019

The bodies of the first six victims have been released by the coroner to their families, while Prime Minister Ardern labels the gunman a 'terrorist'

40 dead in New Zealand mosque shootings

Article Chris Foley - 15 Mar 2019

40 people have been killed by an Australian extremist at two mosque shootings in New Zealand's South Island city of Christchurch

Mozambique’s mysterious insurgency

Africa Simon Allison - 22 Jun 2018

Armed militants are burning villages and beheading civilians in northern Mozambique — and no one knows who they are, or what they want

Auction group cancels sale of historic burial land in Bo-Kaap

Article Raeesa Pather - 11 Jun 2018

'If those developers start digging, they’re going to find the remains of our ancestors,” says Igsaan Higgins, who argued against the sale'

All the women in me are tired

Article Khadija Patel - 8 Jun 2018

As the initial joy of Ramadan wears off, the labour of fielding prejudice creeps in

Mob justice grips central Nigeria

Africa Celia Lebur - 9 Feb 2018

Clashes between farmers and nomadic herders have resulted in violent retribution

Inside Emmanuel Macron’s draconian anti-terrorism law

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Sep 2017

France has been under a state of emergency for nearly two years and the president now wants to make certain controversial elements permanent law

Muslims caught in Austrian election crossfire

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2017

Major political parties in Austria are openly endorsing anti-Islam messages in their campaigns ahead of the country's elections next month

Slice of Life: Building on a mother’s wisdom

Article Carl Collison - 10 Jan 2017

We live and die and in between we must invest in something permanent – not only in banks.

Muslims urge US voters to defeat hate and own community to go represent in politics

Article Dalia Hatuqa - 29 Jul 2016

Community leaders declare war on Islamophobia as Republican Trump ups the ante on xenophobia.

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Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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