Eight people including two children were found dead in a marsh near the Canada-US border after trying to cross illegally into the United States, police said Friday.

Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, says urgent action is needed to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and harness Africa’s renewable energy sources.

The Police in Abia Command alleged that an attack on their men by some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resulted in the death of five members of the proscribed group.

Ukraine has ordered 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles, which are made in Poland under a Finnish license, Poland's prime minister said on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the interest of the Brazilian national team in hiring him and his excitement at the prospect but said Saturday he wanted to fulfil his contract with Real Madrid.