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Tanzania reconsiders Islamic courts

April 1, 2015 Tanzania Divorce, Islamic extremism, Kadhi courts, Tanzania

Tanzania will review its decision to try to introduce ‘Kadhi’ courts into its legal system, the prime minister announced March 31 following tense discussions in Parliament. ‘Kadhi’ courts would allow Muslims to enforce marriage, divorce, inheritance and family rights in their community, and their verdicts would be recognised by Tanzanian . . . Read More

Muslim extremists in Uganda throw acid on bishop

December 28, 2011 Uganda Acid attacks, East Africa, Jinja, Kadhi courts, Kampala, Sharia, Uganda

Islamic extremists threw acid on a church leader on Christmas Eve shortly after a seven-day revival at his church, leaving him with severe burns that have blinded one eye and threaten sight in the other. Bishop Umar Mulinde, 37, a sheikh (Islamic teacher) before his conversion to Christianity, was attacked . . . Read More

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