A man claiming to be a “Boko Haram’s spiritual teacher” has told the BBC World Service radio that the hundreds of girls abducted in Chibok on April 15 are “feeding very well” and in “good state of health.” The man, who had his voice disguised in the interview, also said […]
Religion
Ramadan Appeal For Imam Bakawsu Fofana
Ramadan is a month in which small deeds are multiplied. Remember to donate generously to Imam Bakawsu Fofana in exile, Senegal. Imam Bakawsu and his students require our assistance in this holy month. The regular brothers/sisters who do it can contact me or if they want to do it directly […]
There’s No Short Cut To Education
The Imam Ratib of Detroit Islamic Center has enjoined Muslims to strive hard to acquire knowledge, insisting “there is no short cut to acquire education.” Imam Momodou Ceesay, who was delivering a lecture in Detroit on Saturday, said “Allah could have blessed Prophet Muhammed [PBH] with all the knowledge of […]
Demarcating Blurred Frontiers Of Manding World And An Inquest Into Internal Dynamics
By Dodou Jawneh Inspiration for the article The article was written partly as an inspiration by Margit Smith’s work entitled Mande Kora published by University of Maine at Augusta. This work provided details of one German woman’s experience in learning to become a full fledge jalimusu. Her tutors included Jali […]
Dust Settles Over Kano Caliphate
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Mallam Sanusi Lamido has finally gained access to his palace a week after he was coronated as the new Emir of Kano amid signs that the federal government has finally accepted his appointment. Emir Sanusi was suspended from his job by the government […]
An Epic 15 Questions Roman Atheist Put to A Muslim Sage
In Natariko today, Kora Historian about the foundation touchstone of Islamic belief. The programme, aired in Mandinka language, looks into the history of why some people disbelieve, despite being armed with ample knowledge. It also details how knowledge led some to believe in God whilst some totally disbelieve. Another interesting […]
Obituary Announcement of Saja Drammeh
Mr. Haruna Darbo, the Drammeh families, and the Darbo families wish to inform friends, colleagues, and family of the sudden passing of Mr. Saja Drammeh of Bellevue, Washington, son of Hajaratou Bintou Kebbeh and Alhaji Dembo Drammeh of Diabugu Baa Sillah. Mr Saja Drammeh passed away in the Gambia on […]
The Gay Debate across Africa
“They that sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind” By Dida Halake, London, UK Editor, I have been sent this bold statement from an African newspaper with a request to “comment”. “African leaders and same-sex relationships: the masses should not be diverted from the issues that affect their lives. … […]
Celebrating Life of A Great Caliph
Kairo Radio today digs into the life and legacy of a Great Man. El-hadji Karan Madiba Diaby’s legacy continues to be celebrated 24 years after he passed away. The Great Caliph of Kandialon village in Southern Senegal lived and died for the people who still have personal attachment to him. […]
We Must Never Waiver Against Dictatorship
Imam Baba Muctarr Leigh calls on people “never to waiver in our stance against dictatorship and oppression of our fellow human beings.” Imam Leigh’s powerful statement is contained in a condolence message he has dispatched to a colleague Imam on the passing of his father. “On behalf of my family […]