3 West African countries withdraw from ICC, call court neo-colonial tool
DAKAR, Senegal (BN24) — The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger said Sunday they are withdrawing immediately from the International Criminal Court,...
Flood disaster: States intensify action as 232 die, 121,000 displaced, in part of Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (BN24) — As torrential rains continue to batter parts of Nigeria, at least 232 people have died and more than 121,000 have...
DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges
KINSHASA, DR Congo (BN24) — A ceasefire agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aimed at de-escalating tensions in the country's...
South African pastor predicts rapture on September 23 amid debate and preparations
JOHANNESBURG (BN24) — A prophecy by South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claiming the Rapture will take place on September 23 or possibly the following...
Botswana declares public holiday after historic gold at World Championships
GABORONE, Botswana (BN24) — Botswana has declared Monday, September 29, a public holiday to celebrate its historic victory in the men’s 4x400-meter relay at...
