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Niger adds to growing list of countries in the Sahel run by the military

Mutinuous soldiers in Niger have overthrown the nation's democratically elected government, adding it to a growing list of countries in West Africa's Sahel region where military regimes rule

The Independent UK

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Africa summit: Putin offers unconvincing giveaways in a desperate bid to make up for killing the Ukraine grain deal

The second Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on July 27 and 28 was predictably overshadowed by the war in Ukraine – and especially Russia’s refusal to agree an extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which expired earlier in the month.

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Why is the DRC wasting precious resources on an outdated testament to French colonial power?

As Le Jeux de la Francophonie begin in Kinshasa, questions must be asked about the event’s value and France’s role in African affairs, writes Vava Tampa

The Guardian - UK

Jay-Jay Okocha watches on as football fans return in Chad after four years

Naïr Abakar has relaunched the African nation’s league and is planning for a brighter future with help from famous friends

The Guardian - UK

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is courting leaders from Africa at a summit, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 520 of the invasion

Ukrainian soldiers say they have recpatured village of Staromaiorske; Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to attend the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg

The Guardian - AU

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The slavery question implodes the GOP

A losing Republican campaign finds a winning issue: whitewashing the enslavement of Black Americans

Salon

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July 21-27, 2023

The Independent UK

Russia's offer of 'free' grain to African countries not a solution: UN

UN chief Antonio Guterres has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Russia's offer to distribute free grain to six African countries. Putin told a summit with African leaders that Russia would replace Ukrainian exports by supplying free grain to compensate for the Black Sea shipping deal that fell apart last…

Radio France Internationale

Food supplies in Africa to be hit for two years by Putin war, says UK

As Ukrainian forces were reported to be making more limited gains in their summer counter-offensive

Evening Standard

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations

Russian president offers free grain to six African countries days after withdrawing from Ukraine grain export deal.

Al Jazeera

Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?

I was running from my home in Kyiv as the Russian army occupied Bucha, Gostomel and Irpin in the early stages of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The Conversation

Putin promises grain aid to Africa despite withdrawing from Ukraine deal

Six African nations are set to benefit from Russian grain offer

The Independent UK

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Here's why Niger's coup matters to the U.S.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns the U.S. partnership with Niger depends on "democratic governance and respect for the rule of law." Niger is vital to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa.

Zenger

Israel And Ivory Coast Sign Framework Agreement On Agriculture, Water, And Technology

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen leads business delegation to strengthen ties and counter terrorism in West Africa.

The Guardian - UK

Netball World Cup: challengers close gap on Australia and New Zealand

Hosts South Africa, along with England and Jamaica, pose a big threat to the traditional Antipodean heavyweights

The Conversation

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

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The Guardian - UK

Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal

President says Russia will replace blocked Ukrainian exports after it abandoned pact on passage of ships

Evening Standard

OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight

The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…

The Independent UK

Putin promises African summit that Russia will make maximum efforts to avert a food crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause shortages and price spikes

The Guardian - UK

China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts

Beijing believed to be aiming to rival US’s global maritime power and defeat western sanctions, report concludes

The Independent UK

How the attempted coup in Niger could expand the reach of extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa

Until Wednesday’s coup attempt in Niger, the United States' security ally had avoided the military takeovers that destabilized West African neighbors in recent years

Radio France Internationale

Putin hosts African leaders in St-Petersburg for the second Russia-Africa summit

The two-day Russia-Africa summit is to begin today, Thursday, in St. Petersburg. For Vladimir Putin, it will be a key moment as he attempts to build support in Africa while his international stature weakens. For African leaders, it could be a time to reinforce their own unity and speak with…

The Conversation

Africa at the Netball World Cup: four teams are set to inspire the continent

The Netball World Cup was first held in 1963. It’s the largest women’s sporting event on the planet – and for the first time it’s being hosted in Africa. Four African teams have made the final 16 of the 2023 tournament, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from…

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