Mawlid al-Nabi: Somalis mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with rare processions
Somalia has declared Mawlid day a public holiday to enhance the celebrations, with gatherings reportedly larger than in previous years due to improved security situation.
5 Sep, 2025
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
