South Africa, imam and Muslim

The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa, prompting claims of an assassination
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings.
World's first openly gay Muslim imam Muhsin Hendricks shot dead in South Africa
The world's first openly gay imam in the Muslim faith was shot and killed in what local authorities say may be a hate crime.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Gunned down on Saturday morning, the man dubbed the world’s first openly gay Imam was as loved as he was controversial. A friend and scholar reflects.
Assassination claims as first openly gay Muslim imam shot dead in South Africa
Assassination claims as first openly gay Muslim imam shot dead in South Africa - There have been suggestions that the killing was a ‘professional hit’
World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa: authorities
Muhsin Hendricks, a man known as the world's first openly gay imam, was killed in South Africa over the weekend after being ambushed near the city of Gqeberha.
Muhsin Hendricks, ‘first openly gay imam,’ helped queer Muslims find their way
Imam Muhsin Hendricks, “A motive has not been determined.” But Muhsin, a friend and colleague, had told me about the death threats. They began when he came out as gay in 1996. They ended on Saturday morning when he was murdered in Gqeberha,
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The forgotten crisis in Africa
As Africa's leaders gather in Addis Ababa this weekend for the African Union summit, the continent is engulfed in an escalating security crisis. It’s a crisis ...
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Islamic Finance Expands Africa’s Energy Investment Landscape, Strengthening Arab-African Cooperation
The strong demand for AFC’s facility, which attracted 11 Islamic financial institutions – including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Rajhi Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank – signals growing appetite among ...
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The Islamic State has regrouped in Somalia — and has global ambitions
The Somali branch has become the Islamic State’s new operational and financial hub, according to U.S. Africa Command (Africom), and local officials estimate there are as many as 1,000 militants ...
Africa Infrastructure Funder In Talks to Sell Sukuk, Panda Bond
Africa Finance Corp. is in talks with banks about a potential Islamic finance offering and intends to issue a Panda bond by ...