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Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa

The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard.

The Conversation

CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule

If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s troops launch fresh strikes after Kyiv’s Crimea Bridge ‘attack’

Crimea is a key target of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which appears to be ramping up after months of slow progress

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Dnipro: Russian airstrikes hit apartment block and security service building injuring nine

The injured included a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, said Ukrainian officials

Evening Standard

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

WEKU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 521

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 521st day.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 521 of the invasion

Russian missile strike on Dnipro injures nine and partially destroys apartment block; Moscow says it shot down Ukrainian missiles in southern Russia

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Abdourahmane Tiani declares himself leader after Niger coup

Leaders of the coup in Niger have declared the chief of the presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tiani, as the new head of state. The constitution has been suspended and all former institutions under overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum have been dissolved. Also, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been arrested by…

France 24

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine moves Christmas Day in snub to Russia

Official state holiday moved to December 25

Evening Standard

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

A new push for the counteroffensive; business brisk at surrogacy clinics in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Counterattack or ploy? Kyiv vigilant despite heavy Russian shelling of northeast region

Russian troops have mounted fierce assaults in Ukraine’s northeastern Kupiansk region, located at the northern end of the country’s 600-mile front line. While Moscow’s troops have reportedly gained some ground, military experts caution against calling this a full-blown offensive.

France 24

IOC assures Ukraine fencer of Paris Games spot after DQ for not shaking hands with Russian opponent

The IOC has assured Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan that she will have a place at the Paris Olympics next year after she was disqualified from a key ranking event for refusing to shake hands with a Russian she had beaten

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s troops advance around Bakhmut despite intense artillery fire from Russia’s forces, military say

‘The enemy fiercely clings to every centimetre, conducting intense artillery and mortar fire,’ commander of Ukraine’s ground forces says

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Ukrainian Olympic Fencer Disqualified From World Championship After Not Shaking Russian Opponent’s Hand

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia boiled over in a world championship fencing match.

The Guardian - UK

Egypt calls on Vladimir Putin to revive Black Sea grain deal

Abdel Fatah al-Sisi tells summit it is ‘essential’ to revive deal, as Kenya calls Moscow’s exit ‘a stab in the back’

The Conversation

Russia-Africa summit: Putin offers unconvincing giveaways in a desperate bid to make up for killing the Ukraine grain deal

The second Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on July 27 and 28 was predictably overshadowed by the war in Ukraine – and especially Russia’s refusal to agree an extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which expired earlier in the month.

The Independent UK

Why is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia after leading a 24-hour mutiny against Vladimir Putin?

Mercenary chief was said to have agreed to resettle in Belarus after June’s dramatic attempted uprising, but now appears to be in St Petersburg attending the Russia-Africa Summit

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine moves Christmas date to 25 December in snub to Russia

Ukrainian church has traditionally observed the holiday on 7 January, in line with the Moscow patriarchate

The Guardian - UK

Removing statues and renaming streets: Odesa cuts out Russia

Recent strikes targeting the southern Ukrainian city, including its orthodox cathedral, have left residents questioning its historical links to Russia

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian players banned from a women's tennis tournament in Prague

The organizers of a women's tennis tournament in the Czech Republic say Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to participate in next week's Prague Open

The Independent UK

Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence

Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union

The Independent UK

China defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported

The Chinese government has defended its dealings with Russia as “normal economic and trade cooperation” after a United States intelligence report said Beijing possibly provided equipment used in Ukraine that might have military applications

The Times of India

Russian Olympic chief Pozdnyakov accuses IOC of siding with Ukraine

NEW DELHI: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee on Friday criticised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine. The IOC had issued a statement urging sports federations to handle Ukrainian athletes with sensitivity amid the tense situation.

The Independent UK

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is courting leaders from Africa at a summit, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties

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