The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said Russia will be held accountable if the Wagner Group, a private military contractor of the Eastern European nation, violates human rights over the Niger coup.

One person was killed and dozens more were injured Wednesday after a massive explosion tore through a Russian warehouse northeast of the capital Moscow, officials said.

Saudi Arabia concluded a meeting with Ukrainian authorities, including nearly 40 countries on Saturday evening after several hours of statements from the various delegations. 

The United Kingdom foreign office on Wednesday announced the appointment of Nigel Casey as the new ambassador to Russia, with tensions soaring between Moscow and London since the invasion of Ukraine.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will implement a swift change to recover all lost fortunes of Nigeria.