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England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria

The Chelsea player was dismissed late in the second half for stamping on Michelle Alozie.

The Independent UK

ECOWAS leaders say all options open in Niger, including ‘use of force’

West African bloc activates standby force for possible intervention, says it wants a peaceful restoration of democracy.

Al Jazeera

Talks continue with Niger's coup leaders on the eve of ECOWAS summit in Abuja

Nigeria ramps up unofficial mediation efforts in Niger ahead of a regional summit to weigh up response options to the coup leaders who took over two weeks ago. Meanwhile France rejects accusations from the junta that it's released jihadists jailed in Niger. Also in this edition: Kenya's government and opposition…

France 24

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Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s new novel is a modern Nigerian tragedy about the rich and the poor

Nigerian writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ took the literary world by storm with her debut novel Stay With Me in 2017. Six years later, she has followed up with an equally brilliant second novel, A Spell of Good Things, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.

The Conversation

West African leaders hold summit on Niger as junta declares new government

Leaders of the West African bloc Ecowas are meeting for an emergency summit in Nigeria on Thursday, after their ultimatum to soldiers who have seized power in Niger was ignored. Meanwhile the junta, which continues to detain the elected president, said it had formed a new government.

Radio France Internationale

West African leaders hold emergency talks on Niger coup

West African leaders came together Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, whose new military rulers have defied an ultimatum – backed by the threat of force – to restore the elected president and pressed ahead with appointing a new government.

Radio France Internationale

How many Women's World Cup games will England women's star Lauren James be banned for?

England women's star Lauren James was sent off at the Women's World Cup for a stamp and now faces time on the sidelines watching on

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Lucy Bronze admits England unhappy with performances and ‘can give more’

Lucy Bronze has said England are ‘not happy with our performances’ and ‘can give more’ in the World Cup quarter-final against Colombia on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

The ‘hanging libraries’ of Nigeria: How a book drive is exciting pupils

The quality of basic education is on a decline in Nigerian public schools. One volunteer book drive wants to halt that.

Al Jazeera

Can a bra detect breast cancer? This Nigerian entrepreneur thinks so

An aunt’s death led Kemisola Bolarinwa to develop a wearable device that can pick up Nigeria’s most common cancer much earlier

The Guardian - 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

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Independent UK

Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger

A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years

The Independent UK

Nigeria says 'all options are on the table' to resolve crisis in Niger

Nigeria slaps fresh sanctions on the military junta in Niger as it says 'all options are on the table' to restore President Bazoum to power, nearly two weeks after the coup d'etat. Also in this edition: Despite an opposition boycott, voters in CAR overwhemlingly endorse a new constitution, paving the…

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Niger coup: why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely

Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger’s coup or the potential use of force by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) to free Nigerien president Mohammed Bazoum and restore him to power.

France 24

These videos do not show foreign troops intervening in Niger

Following the July 26 military coup in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued an ultimatum demanding a return to constitutional order. After the ultimatum expired on the evening of August 6, Nigeriens feared an imminent military intervention. In this context, several misleading videos began to circulate…

Evening Standard

Lauren James apologises for Lionesses red card with vow to ‘learn from my experience’

Lauren James has apologised for her red card in England’s last-16 win over Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Lauren James made a stupid mistake – but we need to have more compassion

England forward lost composure against Nigeria but people need to take into account that players are human beings too

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The Independent UK

Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card

The England star apologised to Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie after her sending off in the Women’s World Cup last-16

The Independent UK

Lauren James apologises to Michelle Alozie and vows to learn from incident

The England forward was sent off for standing on the back of the Nigeria defender.

Evening Standard

Lionesses: When the going got tough, captain Millie Bright got going

When Lauren James was sent off after 87 minutes in Brisbane yesterday, England's World Cup hopes were in the balance.

The Independent UK

It’s done – Millie Bright says England have moved on from Lauren James red card

Bright, who was sent off at the 2019 World Cup, feels it is important that James “has her space and lets her emotions settle”.

Evening Standard

Lauren James: Lionesses captain Millie Bright says squad will rally round defender after red card

Lionesses captain Millie Bright has defended Lauren James after her red card against Nigeria and said the England squad will rally round the young Chelsea star.

Al Jazeera

The rise, fall and rise again of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s new security chief

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

The Independent UK

Lucy Bronze says Lauren James ‘feels bad’ over red card against Nigeria

James will miss at least her side’s quarter-final clash with either Colombia or Jamaica after she was sent off late in Monday night’s match.

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