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General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the president of Guinea-Bissau to oversee a one-year transition period after the military seized power.

Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed

Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed

Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed

Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country while the incumbent president says he has been deposed.

Fifty students escape captivity in Nigeria

Fifty students escape captivity in Nigeria

Fifty students escape captivity in Nigeria

Fifty students escape captivity in Nigeria

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

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G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott

G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott

World leaders from the Group of 20 nations have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of the summit despite opposition from the US.

More than 300 Nigerian children abducted from school

More than 300 Nigerian children abducted from school

More than 300 children were abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria, dozens more students than initial tallies suggested.

Sudan's RSF agrees US-proposed humanitarian ceasefire

Sudan's RSF agrees US-proposed humanitarian ceasefire

After two-and-a-half years and the deaths of tens of thousands, Sudan's RSF paramilitary group has agreed a ceasefire and says it's open to ending the war.

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.

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Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

The leader of Madagascar’s military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

A doctors' group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.

Pogacar the great pedals to another epic world title

Pogacar the great pedals to another epic world title

Pogacar the great pedals to another epic world title

Pogacar the great pedals to another epic world title

Tadej Pogacar has made more cycling history with another incredible win in the world championship road race on a brutally tough course in Rwanda.

'Little old Oz' out to shock again at cycling worlds

'Little old Oz' out to shock again at cycling worlds

'Little old Oz' out to shock again at cycling worlds

'Little old Oz' out to shock again at cycling worlds

Jai Hindley warns a powerful but under-the-radar Australian cycling team cannot be ruled out from another surprise in the world championships men's road race.

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'Riding through hell': Aussie cyclists take world gold

Jay Vine has upgraded his individual silver to a gold in the mixed team time trial relay as Australia's top cyclists defended their world title in Rwanda.

Like a fine Vine: Aussie pedals to world cycling silver

Australian cycling is hailing a brilliant start to the landmark world championships in Rwanda as Jay Vine took silver in the time trial behind Remco Evenepoel.

Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action

South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane.

DR Congo reports 15 deaths in new Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry says a new Ebola outbreak in the country is suspected of having caused 15 deaths.

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Plea for help after Sudan landslide kills over 1000

A rebel group is calling for international help after a landslide "completely levelled" a village in Sudan's Darfur region and killed more than 1000 people.

Wright ACL adds to Wallabies' injury woes

Tom Wright's knee injury has been confirmed as an anterior cruciate ligament issue that will likely keep the in-form Wallabies fullback out long-term.

Brave Wallabies miss late chances in heartbreaking loss

The Wallabies' bid for landmark back-to-back triumphs over the Springboks in South Africa has fallen just short, despite an impressive debut by Corey Toole.

New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths

New captain Fraser McReight says he'll let his game do the talking as the Wallabies hunt their first win in Cape Town in 33 years, with more history on offer.

Fraser the McReight choice for Wallabies captaincy

While he may have got the captaincy through injury, Fraser McReight is a player his teammates want to follow into battle, says Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

It's Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons

Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.

Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

The Wallabies know a repeat of their slow start in Johannesburg won't be good enough in their return Rugby Championship bout with the Springboks in Cape Town.

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