
Ghana's chief Imam celebrates 100th birthday at Catholic church mass
The centenarian's decision was made to help encourage interfaith dialogue
Ghana's chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, celebrates his 100th birthday at a Catholic church in Accra to help foster interfaith dialogue. We hear from his from his spokesman, Sheikh Arimayao Shuaibu.
Also, four billionaires have been arrested in Algeria as part of Interim military leader General Salah's promise to root out corrupt elements of the previous regime.
Plus, what happens next after Sudanese civilian protest leaders break off talks with the military council?
(Photo: Chief Imam of Ghana, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu gestures during the prayer for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr, in June 2018 in Accra. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP/Getty Images)
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