Benin National Assembly Approves Seven-Year Presidential Term and Bicameral Parliament
PORTO-NOVO, Benin (BN24)—The National Assembly of Benin has approved a landmark constitutional reform extending the presidential term from five to seven years and establishing...
Lieutenant Yerima escapes alleged assassination attempt in Abuja, Nigeria
ABUJA (BN24)— Nigerian Navy officer Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently clashed publicly with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt...
At least 4 dead after 2 migrant boats capsize off Libya, Red Crescent says
At least four people died after two overcrowded migrant boats capsized off Libya’s coast on Saturday, rescue workers said, marking the latest tragedy along...
Eastern Congo hospital attack by Islamic State-backed rebels kills 17
An Islamic State-backed militia killed at least 17 people during a nighttime attack on a hospital in eastern Congo, authorities said Saturday, marking one...
 South Africa probes mystery flight carrying over 150 Palestinians from Gaza without valid documents
South African authorities are investigating how a chartered plane arrived in Johannesburg carrying more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza without proper travel documents,...
