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Mexico Promises Probe into ‘Terrible’ Metro Collapse That Killed 24, Injured Dozens
A full investigation will be carried out into the causes of an overpass collapse that killed at least 23 people when one of Mexico City’s iconic orange metro trains plunged onto a
Eritrean President Visits Sudan Amid Border Tensions with Ethiopia
Eritrea’s president is in Sudan for talks with officials amid tensions over a longtime border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan. President Isaias Afwerki landed at Khartoum’s international airport Tuesday and
Kenya, Tanzania Agree on Gas Pipeline Deal
Kenya and Tanzania have signed a deal to commence the construction of a gas pipeline from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa in what the two countries’ leaders said was part of a long-term project to
Australia Retreats On Jail Threat for India Travellers Amid Fury
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 Tackles Sudan Over Dam Statement
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 Raises Alarm, Says Disgruntled Leaders Want to Overthrow Buhari
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 PM Netanyahu Faces Midnight Deadline to Form Coalition Government
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
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Ikorodu Bois, Praises Their Creativity
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
Insecurity: Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to Brief Senate Thursday
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
Roma Appoint Mourinho Manager for Next Season
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
