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How many games will Lauren James be suspended for? England star facing anxious wait to find out if she’ll miss rest of the Women’s World Cup after red card for reckless stamp

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How many games will Lauren James be suspended for? England star facing anxious wait to find out if she’ll miss rest of the Women’s World Cup after red card for reckless stamp

Lauren James and England face an anxious wait over whether the red card she received against Nigeria will end her World Cup dream. James sent off in England’s win over Nigeria FIFA yet to decide length of her ban Lionesses face Colombia in quarter-finals WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea star James was sent off in the 87th … Read more

England vs Nigeria LIVE! Extra time – Women’s World Cup 2023 match stream, latest score, goal updates today

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England vs Nigeria LIVE! Extra time – Women’s World Cup 2023 match stream, latest score, goal updates today

England are into the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup after breathing life into their tournament challenge with a huge 6-1 win over China. The Lionesses had hardly lit proceedings alight during their first two games but were back amongst the goals last time out as they look to follow up their Euro 2022 success … Read more

Where to now for European diplomacy?

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Where to now for European diplomacy?

Germany has developed a stable partnership with Niger over the past few years. The recent coup threatens to upset existing relationships with EU nations and further destabilise a volatile region. Published: 06 Aug 2023, 2:50 PM IST Protestors in the capital city of Niger, Niamey There was a time when Niger, an important country of … Read more

Nigeria, Jamaica, South Africa: Women’s World Cup success stories shining light on inequality

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Nigeria, Jamaica, South Africa: Women’s World Cup success stories shining light on inequality

Randy Waldrum was perhaps the only person in the room who was not surprised by what had just happened. As tens of thousands of shell-shocked Matildas fans filtered out of Lang Park in Brisbane, the Nigerian head coach walked casually into the post-game media conference, looked around at the wide-eyed journalists clamouring for answers, and took a … Read more

International pressure mounts on leaders of coup in Niger; hundreds rally in support of junta

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International pressure mounts on leaders of coup in Niger; hundreds rally in support of junta

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — International pressure mounted Thursday on leaders of the coup in Niger as the American secretary of state said the United States “stands very much” in support of West African leaders who have threatened to use force to restore the nation’s democracy, and Senegal offered troops to help. As hundreds of anti-French … Read more

NGN/USD: Nigeria Naira High-Value Banknotes to Be Replaced to Curb Hoarding

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NGN/USD: Nigeria Naira High-Value Banknotes to Be Replaced to Curb Hoarding

Nigeria’s central bank said it’s move to replace high-value currency notes will help prevent hoarding and stymie illegal activity and kidnappings in Africa’s largest economy. The country’s banking regulator plans to issue redesigned 200-, 500- and 1,000-naira notes from mid-December, Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele said at a briefing in Abuja, the capital, on Wednesday. … Read more