Paul Biya, 92, secures 8th term as Cameroon’s president amid low turnout and allegations of vote irregularities
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has won re-election for an unprecedented eighth term, the country’s Constitutional Council announced Monday, extending his decades-long rule...
Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
TOKYO (BN24) — Japan’s parliament on Tuesday elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, a historic appointment that concludes months...
Thousands attend funeral of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga after week of deadly mourning violence
BONDO, Kenya (BN24) — Thousands of mourners, relatives and dignitaries paid their final respects to Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday as he...
France’s Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as Prime Minister
PARIS (BN24) — French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just four days after accepting his resignation, in a...
Vijay rally stampede: At least 36 people killed and dozens injured at campaign event for Indian actor-politician
NEW DELHI (BN24) — At least 36 people, including women and children, were killed and dozens more injured when a stampede broke out at...
