Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has fended off accusations of racism and having “blood on his hands” as he retreated from a threat to jail Australians trying to escape coronavirus-hit

Ethiopia is demanding Sudan “desists from an unhelpful campaign” when it comes to the latest negotiations around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd). The two countries, along with Egypt, are at

Nigeria presidency says unimpeachable evidence at its disposal indicates that disgruntled religious and political leaders are working with “external forces” to overthrow the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Femi Adesina, special adviser

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a midnight deadline on Tuesday to put together a new coalition government — or he may be looking at the possibility of leading

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded Nigerian internet sensation and skit makers Ikorodu Bois for earning international recognition with their creativity as he hosted them in his

Nigeria’s Service Chiefs will on Thursday brief the Senate on the security situation of the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement at the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary

Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma head coach on a three-year deal set to begin at the start of next season. Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham in April after just

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has lashed President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, claiming that the federal government’s nepotistic tendencies and insensitivity to issues relating to secession and restructuring have only

Ugandan parliament has repealed some of the provisions of the country’s decades-old criminal law passing a sweeping law on sexual offences. The new measures provide for the establishment of a national sexual offenders’ register.

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has arrived in Kenya at the start of a two-day state visit, which is seen as a move aimed at ending frosty relations between the two countries.

At least 30 people were killed by gunmen in eastern Burkina Faso as rebels burned down villagers’ homes and shot them as they tried to escape. The attack occurred in

At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured after a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was travelling on it. An elevated section of the

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says military personnel remains loyal to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, warning politicians and officers against planning a coup. DHQ in a statement by Onyema Nwachukwu, the acting director of defence

The European Union says it has cancelled plans to send its observer mission for Ethiopia’s June elections citing “lack of agreement on key parameters”. The High Representative Josep Borrell said standard requirements

India on Tuesday confirmed more than 20 million coronavirus infections in the official total, though the figure is believed to be a vast undercount. A vicious surge in Covid-19 cases

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), on Monday called for the release of journalists who are still in detention across the country, urging media owners, the private sector and the

The Nigerian stock market rebounded from the losses it suffered in February and March, gaining N418 billion (about $1.1bn) in April on the back of impressive 2020 full-year results and

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday advocated the creation of state police, border protection council and devolution of powers to address the spike in insecurity in the country. In

Reports suggest that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be relieved of his duties during the early stages of next season if the Spaniard’s planned summer overhaul fails to improve the