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G20: In Global South coverage, ‘seat for Latin America, Brazil anti-hunger alliance, Putin arrest’

The press in G20’s several Global South participants – including China, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and Indonesia – largely gave a miss to G20 coverage on the front pages of their Sunday editions.

Newslaundry

G20 to become G21 as world leaders agree to grant African Union permanent membership

India’s Narendra Modi welcomes AU as a ‘permanent member of the G20 family’

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup tables 2023: Final pool standings and group results

The Rugby World Cup pool stage is over after Fiji squeezed into the knockouts with a bonus-point defeat to Portugal.

Evening Standard

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Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

The Independent UK

G20 agrees to give African Union membership on par With EU

NEW DELHI: Group of 20 nations agreed to grant the African Union permanent membership status, according to people familiar with the matter, who said that leaders are expected to announce the decision during a summit in India this weekend.

The Times of India

Nigerian court rejects opposition challenge to Tinubu's election win

In tonight's edition: A Nigerian court has dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Tinubu's victory in February's election. Also, the first ever Africa climate change conference comes to an end with a declaration from African leaders calling for new global taxes to help the continent combat climate…

France 24

Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word

African nations reached a consensus on climate change action as the first Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by President William Ruto, African leaders discussed how to harness the continent's potential to tackle global warming.

France 24

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa's hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now

Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa (ranked 2nd in the world) and underdogs Namibia (ranked 21st). What are their chances and what is the state of…

The Conversation

South Africa vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa kick-off their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: Final date and time, results, schedule, how to watch and odds

New Zealand and South Africa will face off in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Charismatic leader is gone but Wagner will survive in Africa, analysts say

Prigozhin’s death will slow the Wagner machine in Africa but its value to military regimes will continue to be prized.

Al Jazeera

War crimes being committed in Darfur, says UK minister Andrew Mitchell

Africa minister says civilian death toll horrific and UK is to send evidence to UN

The Guardian - UK

Wales vs South Africa: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Wales entertain South Africa in Cardiff as preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue.

Evening Standard

West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger

Ecowas says force is a last resort and would prefer diplomatic means of reinstating President Bazoum after army coup

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The Conversation

Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women’s football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the conclusion of the group stages on 3 August 2023. That’s three of the top 10 teams from the…

The Guardian - UK

Will Ghana’s gas gamble perpetuate a cycle of fossil-fuel related debt?

West African country is enduring hard times – and critics say plan to import liquefied natural gas will only make things worse

The Guardian - UK

Africa’s top cyclist Biniam Girmay ‘denied UK visa’ for Glasgow worlds

The Eritrean was among the favourites for the men’s elite road race in Glasgow but has withdrawn after the Home Office reportedly denied him an entry visa

The Conversation

South Africa's new Marriage Bill raises many thorny issues - a balancing act is needed

South Africa is changing its marriage law to recognise all types of intimate partnerships – irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or religious, cultural and other beliefs.

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Russia-Africa Summit: five things African leaders must achieve

The second Russia-Africa Summit takes place in St Petersburg on 27-28 July. This comes at a time of a major geopolitical shift, which African leaders may see as offering beneficial opportunities.

Al Jazeera

Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football

Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup.

The Conversation

Corruption in South Africa: whistleblower protection law is being reformed - but it may not go far enough

South Africa is on the path to reforming its law on whistleblowing to provide improved protection for individuals who expose corruption and illegal activity.

USA Today Sports Media Group

South Africa’s Chad Hanekom excited for DWCS opportunity: ‘It’s our time to show what we bring to the market’

With South African MMA booming, Chad Hanekom is looking to stake his claim on Dana White's Contender Series.

The Independent UK

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him

South Africa's deputy president says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month but the country is trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant

Tribune News Service

Kentucky dominates Canada in GLOBL JAM, qualifies for gold medal game

The Kentucky Wildcats are clearly the team to beat at the GLOBL JAM.

The Independent UK

Iranian president arrives in Zimbabwe to anti-West songs for the last stop on a rare Africa trip

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has been welcomed in Zimbabwe by people singing songs criticizing the West

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