A delegation from regional nations came to Niger on Saturday (Aug. 19) in a last-ditch diplomacy effort to reach a peaceful solution with mutinous soldiers who ousted the country’s president last month. Sourced from Africanews
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Spain has won its first Women’s World Cup championship with a 1-0 victory over England. The win for Spain in just its third World Cup appearance prevented the Lionesses — the reigning European champions — from bringing the trophy back to England for the first time since 1966. Sourced from Africanews
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Authorities released on August 19 prominent activist Ahmed Douma from a prison complex outside Cairo where he was serving a 15-year sentence after being convicted of taking part in clashes between protesters and security forces in the Egyptian capital in December 2011.Sourced from Africanews
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Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most young Zimbabweans: “change”. About two-thirds of Zimbabweans are under 25, according to the United Nations. Many will vote for the first time on Aug 23rd.Sourced from Africanews
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Inhabited without interruption for more than 2,500 years, the Yemeni Old City of Sanaa’s is a World Heritage site. Its iconic mosques and burnt-brick tower-houses have faced direct threats from air strikes and indirect threats associated with lack of upkeep. Residents dream of peace and revival.Sourced from Africanews
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Brazil’s all-time best scorer was welcomed Saturday ( Aug. 19) at Al-Hilal’s 70,000-capacity stadium, alongside two other new signings; fellow Brazilian Malcolm and Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.Sourced from Africanews
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Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night (Aug. 19).Sourced from Africanews
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According to the UNHCR, 90 percent of those arriving from Sudan are women and children. One-fifth of young children who have arrived in Chad are experiencing acute malnourishment, which is potentially life-threatening.Sourced from Africanews
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“I am convinced that … we will work together to find a way out of the crisis, in the interests of all,” Tchiani said, commenting after his first meeting with a regional delegation seeking to resolve the West African nation’s crisis.Sourced from Africanews
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