An unidentified attacker has reportedly thrown a hand grenade into the largest mosque in Ethiopia’s capital, injuring at least 16 people, officials said. Information Minister Getachew Reda told Al Jazeera Read More..
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Gambia’s President Declares Islamic Statehood
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Outcry As Oromo Protests Turn Violent
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Tunisia Film Festival Opens Doors in Show of Defiance
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