Global Affairs
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Explosions and gunfire rang out across the capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.
Alliance of Sahel States
Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger submit joint bid to host 2032 Afcon
In announcing the bid, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) said the proposal would be built around "solidarity, regional integration and sustainable development of African football".