Lagos gradually slows down
These were scenes from various parts of Lagos today, Friday 27 March, as Nigeria’s commercial capital and the state most hit by the coronavirus pandemic in Africa’s most populous nation, gradually slows…
House of Reps denies distributing 360 exotic cars, NNPC, 34 partners donate $30m to support FG’s COVID-19 and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Coronavirus in Syria: An invisible enemy
An outbreak of COVID-19 would be yet another catastrophe for war-torn Syria. DW spoke with three people in besieged Idlib province about how they are dealing with the threat of a pandemic.…
Coronavirus pandemic: Can Lebanon afford a shutdown?
Lebanon is facing an unprecedented financial crisis, amid months of widespread public discontent. It's now confronted with the COVID-19 outbreak and its potential economic repercussions. Earlier in March, Lebanon failed to repay…
British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson/UK Government Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms in a video posted on his social media that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The PM says he has developed 'mild symptoms' of…
Germany mulls mass testing for coronavirus immunity: report
Scientists in Germany are preparing to carry out a test to find out who has already developed antibodies to fight off the novel coronavirus. The results could help life in Germany to…
Japanese shoppers stock up on supplies over coronavirus fears
A supermarket in Tokyo is packed with shoppers Friday morning and many shelves are emptied as Tokyo's governor urges people to stay home this weekend, warning of a possible "explosion" of the…
Mali opposition leader goes missing with 11 others – party
Mali's main opposition leader Soumaila Cisse is missing and thought to be kidnapped along with 11 members of his delegation, his party said on Thursday (March 26), during election campaigning in a…
Germany: More than 1,600 crimes ‘targeted refugees and asylum-seekers’
Authorities have admitted that large numbers of refugees continue to be attacked in and outside of shelters — many by right-wing extremists. One politician said the newcomers can "expect to be attacked…
How EU funded ATIPSOM in helping sex trafficking survivors in Nigeria
Coronavirus: Reps pass emergency bill to ease financial burdens on Nigerians…