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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

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

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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