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Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger

Coup leaders and Russia are attempting to frame takeover as anti-neocolonialism after misjudging reaction from Ecowas

The Guardian - UK

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

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,…

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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

How the Women’s World Cup delivered its greatest ever group stage — against all the odds

The tournament has delivered stunning shocks, upsets and an unpredictable last-16, and now every country in the world should believe they are capable of the same if they support women’s football

The Independent UK

Lionesses vs Nigeria: Asisat Oshoala lost her way at Arsenal but is now biggest World Cup threat to England

Asisat Oshoala was asked recently if she considers herself as one of the best players in the world.

Evening Standard

West African bloc Ecowas says military intervention in Niger is 'last resort'

A military intervention in Niger following last week's coup is "the last option on the table", the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has said.

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Women’s World Cup group tables and standings: How can each team qualify?

Jamaica and South Africa both stunned the Women’s World Cup as they reached the knock-out stages

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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 Independent UK

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

France 24

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…

The Independent UK

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

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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…

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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