What to know about Owolabi Salis, Nigeria’s first space traveler
Nigerian-born lawyer and politician Owolabi Salis has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space.
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Chief Owolabi Salis becomes first Nigerian in space…
Chief Owolabi Salis made history Sunday as the first Nigerian to travel to space aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 suborbital flight, sparking national pride.
List: 15 worst African currencies against the US dollar — 30 Jun 2025
Here are the 15 worst African currencies against the US dollar rates as of June 2025
These five African central banks held the most gold in Q1 2025
Gold remains a key asset for central banks, offering protection against currency volatility and enhancing investor confidence.
Rwanda, DR Congo reach peace agreement with US mediation
The deal requires Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern DR Congo within 90 days and commits Kinshasa to end support for Hutu militias.
DR Congo, Rwanda ink long-anticipated peace accord in Washington
Rwanda and DR Congo have signed a U.S.-brokered peace deal aimed at ending decades of conflict and granting Washington potential mineral access.
Kenyan court rules Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition to Nigeria was unlawful
Mr Nnamdi was abducted, kept in solitary confinement, tortured and denied food and medication, chained, humiliated, ridiculed
Rep. Andy Ogles Urges AG Bondi to Revoke Rep. Zohran Mamdani’s Citizenship Over Alleged Terror Ties
Rep. Andy Ogles has formally asked AG Pam Bondi to revoke Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship
Stampede after explosion kills 29 students during exams in Central African Republic
29 students killed, over 280 injured after transformer blast triggers stampede
Kenya bans live broadcasts of anniversary protests amid clashes
Despite the ban, major outlets like the Standard Group continued live coverage, calling the directive an “attempted news blackout.”