Nigeria’s Egusi cuisine set for space as seeds launched into orbit

The egusi seeds were transported to the International Space Station by a capsule that launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as part of a project to study how they react to conditions in space.
29 Aug, 2025
Why the world needs real friends in an age of digital loneliness and hyperconnectivity

Despite billions of digital connections, loneliness is rising. On International Friendship Day, a clinical psychologist reminds us that no number of likes can replace a real friend’s hug.
30 Jul, 2025
Refugee to ramp: Halima Aden breaks beauty barriers and honours her heritage in a hijab

This trailblazing hijab-wearing model and activist has navigated the tensions between self-affirmation and an unforgiving industry, winning battles not just for herself but for every African woman who refuses to conform.
19 May, 2025
Easter 2025: South Africa urges caution during baptism

The call for vigilance comes against the backdrop of tragic incidents relating to baptism during Easter in the past.
21 Apr, 2025