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ECOWAS says military intervention in Niger 'last resort'

In tonight's edition: The cutting of power transmission from Nigeria to Niger puts pressure on Niamey as regional defence chiefs meet to work out the next steps in response to last week's coup. Also, after the recent end of a three-year goods ban, Beninese traders who have long relied on…

France 24

Tinubu meets labour unions as strike under way across Nigeria

Protesters march through major cities as the weeklong action starts, but businesses remain open in Lagos and elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea balanced on ship’s rudder

They say they survived the final few days of their perilous journey by drinking sea water

Evening Standard

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England women's path to the Women's World Cup final: Here's how the Lionesses' route is starting to look

England women's World Cup is shaping up nicely, with the Lionesses facing Nigeria next

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Nigeria battles a deadly diphtheria outbreak - what it is and how to control it

Diphtheria has been reported in Nigeria: more than 790 confirmed cases as of 30 June 2023. There were 83 deaths among the confirmed cases between May 2022 and June 2023. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Oyewale Tomori explains what diphtheria is, its symptoms and how people can protect themselves against the…

The Conversation

Labor unions across Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president

Labor unions are marching across Nigeria to protest the soaring cost of living under the West African nation’s new president

The Independent UK

European nationals evacuated from coup-hit Niger

In tonight's edition: As the first few hundred French and European nationals are evacuated from coup-hit Niger, the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso say any foreign armed intervention in Niamey will be treated as a declaration of war against them all. Also, two protesters are killed in demonstrations…

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What would ECOWAS’ threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like?

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has threatened the use of force in reinstating the president of Niger after was deposed by his military but how the bloc would carry out the threat remains unclear

The Independent UK

Music video controversy in Nigeria: Logos Olori misreads a religious time bomb

Recently, Logos Olori – a Nigerian singer who is signed to Afrobeats superstar Davido’s music label – released a video with supposedly Muslim men dancing to his song Jaye Lo in front of a mosque. After an outcry, the controversial video had to be taken down by Davido because it…

The Conversation

Giannis Antetokounmpo Pays Visit to Nigerian National Surf Team

The NBA star paid a visit to the Nigerian National Surf team this summer to spend time with the athletes.

Sports Illustrated

Genius Lauren James takes over Women’s World Cup — but England must learn from rivals

England 6-1 China: James thrived for the Lionesses to storm into the last 16, where Nigeria await

The Independent UK

China 1-6 England: Lauren James unplayable as rampant Lionesses set up last-16 clash against Nigeria

England hit top form as they hammered China to ease into the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup as group winners

Evening Standard

Lauren James helps fire England past China to set up Nigeria knockout tie

Three first-half goals powered England to a resounding 6-1 win over China and set up a last-16 date against Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

From Caicedo to Miyazawa: breakout stars of the Women’s World Cup

We pick 10 players from four confederations who did not arrive as established global names but have shone in the spotlight

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Al Jazeera

A test of wills: Can ECOWAS reverse Niger coup and establish a new order?

Niger coup presents a diplomatic dilemma for the West African bloc whose new leadership is keen to entrench a new order.

The Independent UK

Who and when do England play next? Lionesses route to the World Cup final

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria on penalties

The Independent UK

Nigeria advance despite Ireland draw as Japan make Women’s World Cup statement

Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland to reach the knockout stages while Japan thrashed fellow last 16-bound side Spain 4-0 and Zambia made history

The Guardian - AU

Fear gives way to belief as Matildas enjoy defining World Cup moment

Tony Gustavsson was keen to focus on the numbers but it is hard to explain how Australia were so improved against Canada

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The Conversation

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July.

The Conversation

Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian writer, scholar and actor who inspired a continent

Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, better known as Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian novelist, playwright, journalist, scholar and actor, died on 19 July 2023. His son Akin Omotoso, a filmmaker, announced the death of the writer on Instagram.

Radio France Internationale

Australia's Matildas waltz into the last-16 at women's World Cup with Nigeria

Co-hosts Australia – nicknamed the Matildas – advanced to the last-16 knockout stages at the women's World Cup on Monday after sweeping past Canada 4-0.

Evening Standard

Nigeria set for England showdown as Canada make surprise early exit from Women’s World Cup

Monday’s Women’s World Cup round-up

The Independent UK

Australia thrash Canada to save Women’s World Cup dream from the jaws of a nightmare

Australia 4-0 Canada: Facing an early elimination, the co-hosts cruised into the last-16 with their biggest ever World Cup win

The Times of India

Draw with Ireland puts Nigeria through to Women's World Cup last 16

NEW DELHI: Nigeria secured a spot in the Women's World Cup last 16 by playing a goalless draw against Ireland in Brisbane. This result placed them in the second position in Group B, just behind co-hosts Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria secure last-16 spot and possible England clash after draw with Ireland

Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup after a goalless draw against Ireland and will play the winners of Group D

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