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Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title

Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of speculation about his future and giving him an opportunity to try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA championship

The Independent UK

Why African nations are turning to Russia

Russia has taken advantage of political unrest and discontent in coup-hit nations

The Independent UK

US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic

Sanctions aim to ‘counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa’, US Treasury Department says.

Al Jazeera

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US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

The head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years

The Independent UK

More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Moscow has stricter say over efforts to influence since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death as western militaries exit the Sahel

The Guardian - UK

U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

WEKU

Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says in interview that US troops ‘stayed on our soil, doing nothing while terrorists killed people’

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Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’

Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia’s military-industrial complex as Kyiv’s forces struggle on the front.

Al Jazeera

How Russia is winning in Africa

At least seven coups in formerly pro-Western African countries have opened doors for Russian intervention

Salon

What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?

US ‘touched a nerve’ in security dealings with Niger, opening door to ‘transactional’ Russia as Sahel violence spirals.

Al Jazeera

Russian Women Face Violence From Ukraine Veterans

Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he returned to Russia, wounded from fighting in Ukraine.

International Business Times

Challenges Of Disarmament Programs In Central African Republic

Challenges faced by a disarmament program in Central African Republic in reintegrating former fighters amidst ongoing conflict and limited opportunities.

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NCAA Tournament First Four Teams And Matchups Revealed

Explore the excitement of NCAA Tournament with historic upsets, intriguing matchups, and underdog stories in this year's March Madness.

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How to watch March Madness First Four games: online and on TV

With the First Four the official kickoff for March Madness, here's everything you need to know about how to watch the games.

Al Jazeera

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya

Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country.

International Business Times

Avdiivka, A Symbolic Trophy For Putin's Russia

Ukraine's withdrawal from the city of Avdiivka hands Vladimir Putin a major symbolic victory before Russia's presidential election in March and exposes Kyiv's critical shortages of weapons and soldiers.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Gaza war threatens to shut down West’s fifth-gen fighter programme

A Dutch court has halted worldwide production of the F-35, citing potential complicity in Israeli human rights abuses.

International Business Times

History Rhymes In Africa Amid Sudan Chaos

Last month, United States Members of Congress wrote U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeking additional information about U.S. strategies for atrocity prevention and justice in Sudan.

International Business Times UK

US demonstrates commitment to Africa's stability amid global conflicts

While Blinken has said the US would like to offer equipment, technology, intelligence sharing, and technical support, this may not be sufficient to ensure security and long-term stability.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin offers Russian citizenship to foreign nationals who fight for him in Ukraine war

People can apply for passports for themselves and their spouses, children and parents

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