Why West Africa's Muslim-majority states are banning the burqa The Telegraph Islam Western Africa State/Religion
Gambia's president orders female officials to cover their hair The Telegraph Islam Western Africa State/Religion
Congo-Brazzaville bans Muslim women from wearing full-face veils, citing terrorism prevention RNS Islam Western Africa Discrimination Legislation State/Religion
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