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,...
Boko Haram ambushes Nigerian Army convoy in Borno, Nigeria, abducts Brigadier-General in unprecedented attack
Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters ambushed a Nigerian Army convoy late Friday in Borno State, killing multiple soldiers and members of...
Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools, reverts to English
ABUJA (Bn24)— Nigeria has officially reversed its controversial policy requiring the use of indigenous languages as the primary medium of instruction in early education,...
Nollywood veteran Baba Gebu dies after brief illness
LAGOS, Nigeria (BN24)— Veteran Nollywood actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, widely known by his stage name Baba Gebu, has died after a brief illness, according to...
