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England vs Nigeria: Women’s World Cup prediction, kick off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

England clicked into gear during their win over China as they prepare to meet Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Security fears as throngs of Niger coup supporters hit the streets

Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Niger's capital in support of the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as security concerns mounted among Western and African nations.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2023

Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls action

Coup leader says he will not bow down to pressure to reinstate deposed government, intensifies standoff with ECOWAS.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

The upside to Canada being knocked out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Heading into the Canada versus Australia Women’s World Cup match on July 31, I thought about who I should cheer for. As a proud Canadian and supporter of our women’s team, the answer seems obvious.

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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

FourFourTwo · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023