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Did Prophet Muhammad Warn Us of ISIS?

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In separate attacks last week, ISIS terrorists killed 39 tourists at a beach resort in Tunisia, and close to 30 worshipers at a Shia Mosque in Kuwait. The onslaught came shortly after the group called on its militant Jihadi sympathizers to expand operations in the month of Ramadan. ISIS has demonstrated an unflinching determination to take out anyone who dares to disagree with it. Its members have slaughtered Yazidis and Christians, but the vast majority of its victims have been Muslims who resist it and refuse to acknowledge its authority. ISIS has even executed Sunni clerics who refused to swear allegiance to it, and Muslim women who did not submit to its worldview. This feature is shared across all terrorist groups operating in the name of Islam. The vast majority of the victims of the Taliban, for instance, are also Muslims. Hundreds of Shia Muslims have been killed just in the last few years. And I have lost many close friends in similar attacks on the Ahmadi Muslims in Paki

Two Northerners From Ghana, Grap International Awards

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The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. 12 finalists from across Africa will win an all-expenses paid trip to South Africa to be a part of a week-long entrepreneurship workshop and conference at the African Leadership Academy campus on the outskirts of Johannesburg. The grand prize winners, selected from these finalists, will share prizes worth $75,000 USD. Mabel Suglo from Ghana, founder of Eco Shoes, was the second runner up for this year Anzisha Prize . Mabel offers an assortment of shoes and accessories that are fashionable and Afro-themed, using recycled materials. Her employee-base is predominantly disabled individuals. She aims to increase their economic participation through job opportunities. Mabel believes that disability is not inability and employs people with a variety of disabilities to create products that she sells into

Access Agriculture Awards 2015, Countrywise Ghana Picks 1 Award

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Access Agriculture is an international NGO which showcases agricultural training videos in local languages. Here you can see examples of videos, download them or order a DVD copy. The audio tracks can also be downloaded by radio stations. This is a platform for agricultural R&D staff, service providers, extension agents, communication professionals and representatives of farmer organisations to see what training videos are available and request new language versions. The videos are all designed to support sustainable agriculture in developing countries. For maximum impact in improving opportunities for farmers explore Access Agriculture. The first ever Access Agriculture Awards 2015 and it focuses on smallholder farmers and local innovations . The categories are three, thus Video Production Partners Award: Judging based on the production of “farmer to farmer” videos and the success of distribution. Media Houses and Media Partners Award Judging based on use of Access Agr

The Anzisha Prize; Mabel Suglo Of UDS Graps 2nd Runner Up

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The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. 12 finalists from across Africa will win an all-expenses paid trip to South Africa to be a part of a week-long entrepreneurship workshop and conference at the African Leadership Academy campus on the outskirts of Johannesburg. The grand prize winners, selected from these finalists, will share prizes worth $75,000 USD. It’s called the #AnzishaEffect, and it is the power of these amazing stories to encourage others to follow in the footsteps of the Anzisha Fellows. Africa needs strong, innovative entrepreneurial young leaders to create jobs, solve problems and drive our economies. Our continent’s future will be determined by entrepreneurial leaders across all sectors. We believe fundametally in the power of youth-led change. The Anzisha Prize is thrilled to announce this year’s winner of the $25,

DAGBON RADIO AWARDS, Abubakari Balchisu NOMINATED FOR BEST LUNCH PRESENTER CATEGORY

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Basically Dagbon Radio Awards is here to remind radio personalities on why they choose radio as their profession. Naa Kwarley continued, on The Reason Behind The Dagbon Radio Awards, she said, " People grew in radio, others chanced upon it and some went for it with passion. Radio in Tamale has grew within these people, so why don't we use Dagbon Radio Awards as an opportunity to highlight our mistakes, correct them, learn from the wisdom of the new, blend it and come out with something unique and understanding that will every Ghanaian have respect not just for radio but radio in tamale. I feel is time they get that respect ". Abubakari Balchisu,a music presenter at radio Justice who has in fact risen through the odds to become an inspiration to lots of people in the north. She said " Growing up as a child,I’ve always had that strong urge to be able to influence society positively with the least opportunity.This desire was driven by the fact that I come from the p

Dagbon Radio Awards, Mumuni Y. Yunus NOMINATED FOR Best Morning Show Host

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When you look at broadcasting in Tamale, many have their favorites, but for the last 4 years, young and determined men and women have made the broadcasting industry in Tamale exceptionally good than before, they have made tremendous efforts and added value to broadcasting in tamale. Basically Dagbon Radio Awards is here to remind radio personalities on why they choose radio as their profession. Naa Kwarley continued, on The Reason Behind The Dagbon Radio Awards, she said, " People grew in radio, others chanced upon it and some went for it with passion. Radio in Tamale has grew within these people, so why don't we use Dagbon Radio Awards as an opportunity to highlight our mistakes, correct them, learn from the wisdom of the new, blend it and come out with something unique and understanding that will every Ghanaian have respect not just for radio but radio in tamale. I feel is time they get that respect ". Mumuni Y. Yunus, 27. Born in Tamale and a Dagomba by tribe. Is

DAGBON RADIO AWARDS, Bishara Impact News With Alima Bawah NOMINATED

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Basically Dagbon Radio Awards is here to remind radio personalities on why they choose radio as their profession. Naa Kwarley continued, on The Reason Behind The Dagbon Radio Awards, she said, " People grew in radio, others chanced upon it and some went for it with passion. Radio in Tamale has grew within these people, so why don't we use Dagbon Radio Awards as an opportunity to highlight our mistakes, correct them, learn from the wisdom of the new, blend it and come out with something unique and understanding that will every Ghanaian have respect not just for radio but radio in tamale. I feel is time they get that respect ". " My education started in a community in the West Gonja District, Canteen primary to Canteen JHS. My secondary education was in Wulugu, a community in the West Mamprusi District. Immediately after my Secondary education, l was privileged to work at the Central Gonja District Assembly, at the environmental health department as a sanitation

DAGBON RADIO AWARDS, JOSEPHINE NOMINATED FOR BEST LUNCH PRESENTER CATEGORY

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Basically Dagbon Radio Awards is here to remind radio personalities on why they choose radio as their profession. Naa Kwarley continued, on The Reason Behind The Dagbon Radio Awards, she said, " People grew in radio, others chanced upon it and some went for it with passion. Radio in Tamale has grew within these people, so why don't we use Dagbon Radio Awards as an opportunity to highlight our mistakes, correct them, learn from the wisdom of the new, blend it and come out with something unique and understanding that will every Ghanaian have respect not just for radio but radio in tamale. I feel is time they get that respect ". Josephine host The Brunch & Lunch Show on Diamond Fm in Tamale, on Mondays and Tuesdays,and on Wednesdays She plays exclusively Spanish songs "salsa songs"only on diamond fm. During the Show Josephine picks a topic of her choice and together with her guests for the show, they discuss the topic. Josephine has been a long time swee

World Diabetes Day

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World Diabetes Day 2015 13 NOVEMBER 2015 – To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, WHO is calling for greater action to turn the growing tide of the global diabetes epidemic. WHO is also marking World Diabetes Day by announcing that the Organization’s annual World Health Day, which recognizes its birthday on 7 April, will focus on the issue of diabetes. World Health Day will provide an important platform for promoting efforts to prevent diabetes and ensure optimal management of the condition for people living with one of the various forms of disease. Multiple actions can be done to reduce the impact of diabetes, through adopting healthy lifestyles, such as partaking in physical activity and healthy diets, to government action on curbing the marketing of unhealthy foods and ensuring health systems provide the required services and care for people living with the disease. World Health Day 2016 on diabetes As the prevalence of diabetes increases, the need to learn how to minimi

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WINNERS AT THE 2015 ALL AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS

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November 15th at the Eko Hotels in Lagos the 2015 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) took place. Artiste from other African countries were present though some Nigerian acts were missing in attendance. Below is the winners list ARTIST OF THE YEAR Diamond Platnumz Diamond Platnumz – “Nasema Nawe”, featuring Khadijo Kopa ALBUM OF THE YEAR Charlotte Dipanda – “Elle n’a pas vu” BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICA (RnB & Soul) Praiz Adejo – Nigeria BEST AFRICAN REGGAE, RAGGA & DANCEHALL Stonebwoy – Ghana BEST MALE ARTISTE: INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY Darey – Nigeria BEST FEMALE ARTISTE: INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY Betty Akna- Equatorial Guinea VIDEO OF THE YEAR Wiyaala – Ghana BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN POP Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN HIP HOP Casper Nyovest – South Africa BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN ELECTRO Flavour – Nigeria PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Sauti Sol and Cedric Kadenyi – Kenya SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA Joseph Chameleone – Uganda REVELATION OF THE

Aung San Suu Kyi " The Mother Of Democracy "

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Aung San Suu Kyi has been frustrated by the pace of reforms in Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi led the National League for Democracy (NLD) to a majority win in Myanmar's first openly contested election in 25 years in November 2015. The win came five years to the day since she was released from 15 years of house arrest. The 70-year-old spent much of her time between 1989 and 2010 in some form of detention because of her efforts to bring democracy to military-ruled Myanmar (Burma) - a fact that made her an international symbol of peaceful resistance in the face of oppression. In 1991, "The Lady" as she's known, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the committee chairman called her "an outstanding example of the power of the powerless". However, after her release and subsequent political career, Ms Suu Kyi has come in for criticism by some rights groups for what they say has been a failure to speak up for Myanmar's minority groups during a time of ethnic vio