Basics of regulation of the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa

... are some difficulties in registering and operating non-Muslim denominations, given that proselytizing is traditionally prohibited in these countries. In Algeria, for example, Islam is the country's state religion, as outlined in the Article 2 of the Constitution²⁷. However, the article 29 provides for freedom of conscience, which is in conflict with the norm on the State religion²⁸. Moreover, a law has been adopted to penalize those who call on a Muslim to renounce Islam and adopt another religion²⁹....