WorldWide Religious News
Africa - Nigeria
- Strict law prompts Nigerian riots
("CNN," November 5, 2001) - Nigeria panel to review ethnic, religious violence
("VOA," November 2, 2001) - Fresh Bloodbath Looms in Kano
("P.M. News," November 2, 2001) - Nigerian state adopts Shariah law
(AP, November 2, 2001) - Sharia compromise for Nigerian state
("BBC News," November 2, 2001) - Rising Muslim Power in Africa Causes Unrest in Nigeria and Elsewhere
by Norimitsu Onishi ("New York Times," November 1, 2001) - Another Northern State Prepares for Sharia
("UN Integrated Regional Information Networks," October 30, 2001) - Violence continues in Nigeria
(Reuters, October 25, 2001) - Defend Yourselves Against Attack, PFN Tells Christians
by Adeyeye Joseph ("This Day," October 25, 2001) - Pope condemns Nigerian violence
("BBC News," October 17, 2001) - More Than 200 Reportedly Die in Nigeria Religious Riots
by Emeka Madu (Reuters, October 14, 2001) - Bin Laden wins African cult status
by Jeff Koinange ("CNN News," October 12, 2001) - Commission Orders Arrest of Can Leaders
by Mustapha Isah Kwaru ("The Daily Trust," October 11, 2001) - Three churches burnt in Nigeria
("SA," October 7, 2001) - Shariah's edicts redefine life in Nigeria
by Glenn McKenzie (AP, October 4, 2001) - Obasanjo Blames Cult Activities On Stagnation In School Sports
by Ibe Ojo ("The Guardian," October 2, 2001) - In Nigeria, religious divides mask Islamic debate over Sharia
(AFP, September 28, 2001) - In Nigeria, radical Muslim leaders voice moderation
(AFP, September 27, 2001) - Irin Focus On Underlying Religious Tensions
("UN Integrated Regional Information Network," September 25, 2001) - Nigerian bishops protest at Islamic law
("BBC News," September 24, 2001)
