Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup

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Mohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group.

Niger coup: Thousands march to support junta

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Protesters condemn retaliatory sanctions and the threat of military force by West African leaders.

2023 Women’s World Cup: Morocco’s ‘explosion of joy’ comes after years of work and investment

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Morocco have reached the last 16 on their debut at the Fifa Women's World Cup, and their success in Australia and New Zealand is no accident, but the result of serious investment.

Morocco 1-0 Colombia: Debutants reach Women’s World Cup last 16

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Morocco reach the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut by beating Colombia - eliminating Germany in the process.

PFL Africa: How ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s ‘masterpiece’ will grow MMA

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Professional Fighters League star Frans Mlambo and boss Peter Murray on the plan for PFL Africa, led by Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.

Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play

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A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

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Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.

Women’s World Cup 2023: South Africa coach Desiree Ellis lauds ‘amazing’ squad

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South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.

Somalia suspends sports official over slow sprinter

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An official report finds 100m runner Nasra Abubakar Ali is "not a sports person, nor a runner".

Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria v England is ’50/50′, says ex-Super Falcon

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Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.