Wagner mercenary group ready to topple Russia top brass

The head of the Wagner mercenary group said Saturday he had crossed into Russia with his forces to topple Moscow's military leadership, saying he and his 25,000 fighters were "ready to die".

The head of the Wagner mercenary group said Saturday he had crossed into Russia with his forces to topple Moscow's military leadership, saying he and his 25,000 fighters were "ready to die".

Ukraine has urged citizens not to panic or stockpile iodine tablets after President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Russia planned to organise a radiation leak at an occupied nuclear plant.

The recent peace mission undertaken by an African delegation to Ukraine and Russia has sparked controversy and raised questions about the diplomatic approach taken.

Western allies on Wednesday promised to make Russia pay for its invasion of Ukraine, as governments and private investors met to fund the country's reconstruction from the ravages of war.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's anti-corruption chief as part of an investigation into allegations of abuse of office, the government said

Members of parliament in Zimbabwe have expressed their dissatisfaction with Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, blaming him for the skyrocketing inflation and the devaluation of the local currency.

Zimbabwean music sensation Takura Chiwoniso, popularly known as Blot, has been arrested by authorities for drug abuse.

Robert Mugabe Junior, the eldest son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has been issued with a warrant of arrest after failing to appear for trial in an assault case.

Premier League runners-up Arsenal has initiated discussions with Chelsea over a potential permanent transfer of midfielder Kai Havertz.

Tucker Carlson, the former primetime host on Fox News, has received a cease-and-desist letter from the network, claiming that his new show on Twitter violates the terms of his exclusive contract.