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...
3 police officers killed, 7 missing in ambush in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (BN24) — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the deaths of three officers and the disappearance of seven others following a deadly...
Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to decades of family rule
LOMÉ, Togo (BN24) — Former Togo Defence Minister Marguerite Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé and one of the most prominent critics within...
Arrest warrant issued for ex-British soldier in killing of Kenyan woman found in septic tank
NAIROBI, Kenya (BN24) — A Kenyan court issued an arrest warrant for former British soldier Robert James Purkiss, accused of murdering 21-year-old Kenyan mother...
Kenyan Lilian Odira storms to shock 800m gold
TOKYO (BN24) — Kenya's Lilian Odira produced a stunning late surge to claim women's 800 meters world championship gold Sunday, smashing her personal best...
