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12 Nigerian troops die in helicopter air crash during evacuation mission

Two dozen Nigerian security operatives were killed after a helicopter carrying dead and wounded soldiers from an evacuation mission in Niger state — 249 km north of Abuja —crashed on Monday, Al Jazeera reported. Read further on Dynamite news:

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ECOWAS defence chiefs meet to discuss potential military intervention in Niger

West African defence chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger after coup leaders there ignored their deadline to step down. Nigeria has emerged as the strongest voice pushing for military action but all the ECOWAS leaders at the summit said diplomacy remains their…

France 24

Two dozen Nigerian troops die in air crash and evacuation mission gone awry

A helicopter has crashed in the Nigerian state of Niger, killing more than two dozen officers, military authorities say.

Al Jazeera

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West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup

Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage

The Guardian - UK

Niger: Ecowas military intervention could trigger 3 bad outcomes

The threat of military force to end the coup in Niger has led to significant divisions in the region.

The Conversation

A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both

Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching

The Independent UK

Nigerian women ensure they get the best possible healthcare by managing unequal power relations with men

Nigeria is a patriarchal society. Authority is vested in men, who tend to exert power and control over women in various spheres of life. This has an impact on women’s health and decisions about their healthcare.

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Will Lauren James play in the Women’s World Cup final?

England forward James was shown a red card in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria but has now served her two-match ban

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

The Independent UK

Nigeria files 20 new charges against suspended central bank chief

Emefiele who made an unprecedented run for the Nigerian presidency last year, has been held in detention since June 10.

Al Jazeera

Bandits in Nigeria: how protection payments to militias escalate conflict in the north-west

North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised armed groups, reportedly over 120 factions with 28 to 2,500 members. They are now deadlier than the well-known Boko Haram, which operates in north-eastern Nigeria.

The Conversation

A Nigerian player for the Chargers got a sack in the first football game he’s ever played in

CJ Okoye had never played in an organized football game before. He ended up with a sack in a preseason game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

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Al Jazeera

Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’

Charges against Mohamed Bazoum come hours after a Nigerian delegation said Niger’s coup leaders were open to diplomacy.

The Independent UK

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

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Colombia

The Independent UK

How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leader agrees to hold direct talks with ECOWAS: Nigerian scholar

Nigerian Islamic scholars meet Niger coup leaders as regional bloc ECOWAS explores options to restore civilian rule.

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Radio France Internationale

Nigerian delegation says Niger junta is open to diplomacy

Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc, a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars said on Sunday after meeting the junta in Niamey.

France 24

Niger junta is open to diplomacy, say Nigerian scholars

Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc, a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars said on Sunday after meeting the junta in Niamey. The delegation of religious leaders from Nigeria met with the junta-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine…

The Independent UK

How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

The Independent UK

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

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Colombia

The Guardian - UK

Back three may be best way for rejigged England to counter Colombia’s fire

Sarina Wiegman has to make biggest fix yet as England go into Women’s World Cup quarter-final without Lauren James

The Independent UK

Lioness Rachel Daly gives university team ‘almost instant credibility’ – coach

Ian Stone, from St John’s University women’s team, said his side practised penalties the day after Daly converted her spot-kick against Nigeria.

The Guardian - UK

How Wiegman replaces James will define the type of team England are

The manager faces a tactical and personnel conundrum going into the quarter-final against Colombia – but she is nothing if not prepared

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