4 dead as Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning opposition leader Raila Odinga
NAIROBI, Kenya (BN24) — Four people were killed in Kenya's capital Thursday after security forces fired shots and teargas to disperse huge crowds at...
Thousands turn out to receive body of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Thousands of Kenyans gathered Thursday at Nairobi’s main airport to receive the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, one of Africa’s most prominent...
Raila Odinga, former Kenyan prime minister and political titan, dies at 80
Nairobi (BN24) - Raila Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya and a towering figure in African politics whose populist campaigns reshaped his country’s...
Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (BN24) — Madagascar's military declared it had taken control of the country on Tuesday after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina and he...
Cameroon’s opposition candidate Tchiroma declares victory in presidential election
GAROUA, Cameroon (BN24) — Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma on Monday declared victory in Cameroon’s presidential election and called on long-serving President Paul Biya to...
