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Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger's military junta has ordered police to expel France's ambassador from the country.

Dozens dead as fire guts South African apartment block

Dozens dead as fire guts South African apartment block

Dozens dead as fire guts South African apartment block

Dozens dead as fire guts South African apartment block

Fire has gutted a run-down apartment block in South Africa's capital, killing at least 73 people and injuring dozens more.

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

The end of the Bongo family dynasty's almost six decades in office in Gabon following a military coup has created a new conundrum for regional powers.

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Marsh, Sangha star as Australia crush South Africa

Marsh, Sangha star as Australia crush South Africa

New T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has scored an unbeaten 92 off 49 balls and Tanveer Sangha snared four wickets as Australia crushed South Africa by 111 runs.

New skipper Marsh relaxed ahead of South Africa tour

New skipper Marsh relaxed ahead of South Africa tour

New Australia T20 captain Mitch Marsh is looking forward to some "fun cricket" when his side begins a limited-overs tour of South Africa.

Zimbabwe opposition party seeks new election, mediation

Zimbabwe opposition party seeks new election, mediation

The Zimbabwean opposition party the Citizens' Coalition for Change has called for a new election after it disputed the result of last week's vote.

Aussie T20 rookie Johnson earmarked for Starc-like role

Aussie T20 rookie Johnson earmarked for Starc-like role

Australia hope T20 rookie Spencer Johnson can fill a similar strike bowling role to Mitchell Starc in the three-game series against South Africa.

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Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF 'traitors'

Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF 'traitors'

Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF 'traitors'

Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF 'traitors'

Sudan's military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has promised his soldiers a decisive victory against the "traitors" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Wade answers SOS after Glenn Maxwell cut down by injury

Wade answers SOS after Glenn Maxwell cut down by injury

Wade answers SOS after Glenn Maxwell cut down by injury

Wade answers SOS after Glenn Maxwell cut down by injury

Veteran Matthew Wade has linked up with the Australian squad for the three-match Twenty20 series in South Africa after Glenn Maxwell injured an ankle.

Sudanese paramilitary force backs ceasefire and talks

Sudanese paramilitary force backs ceasefire and talks

Sudanese paramilitary force backs ceasefire and talks

Sudanese paramilitary force backs ceasefire and talks

Sudan's paramilitary forces say they are ready for a truce to end the 20-week-long conflict with the country's military.

Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan

Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan

Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan

Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan

Doctors and nurses in Sudan say they have not been paid for four months, as the government's budget is decimated by the army's war with paramilitary forces.

Explosion rocks Khartoum airport amid new attacks

Explosion rocks Khartoum airport amid new attacks

Explosion rocks Khartoum airport amid new attacks

Explosion rocks Khartoum airport amid new attacks

A new wave of attacks and bombings is underway in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.

Sudan army chief begins tour as UN warns war spreading

Sudan army chief begins tour as UN warns war spreading

Sudan army chief begins tour as UN warns war spreading

Sudan army chief begins tour as UN warns war spreading

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has left Khartoum for the first time since the country's conflict began as the UN warns the war is spreading.

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

African Union suspends Niger over coup

Niger has been suspended from the African Union after last month's coup and the group has called for military leaders to release President Mohamed Bazoum.

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West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

ECOWAS has declared its readiness for military intervention after a coup in Niger while negotiators visit the country's capital Niamey.

'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention

West Africa's main regional block have set an undisclosed date for military intervention should diplomatic talks fail with Niger's coup leaders.

Scepticism over Somalia's plans to eliminate al-Shabaab

Thousands of Somali troops are gathering as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares to launch a military offensive against al-Shabaab.

West African militaries meet to finalise Niger strategy

West African bloc defence chiefs are negotiating the details of a potential intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to oust the country's military junta.

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West African bloc 'going into Niger' if all else fails

Army chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States are meeting in Ghana to discuss possible intervention in Niger to reverse a military coup.

Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace

Niger's military-appointed leader says the new regime is willing to talk with all parties, while Russia's president stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.

Sudan 'spiralling out of control' as 1 million flee: UN

War in Sudan has caused more than one million people to flee the country, the UN says, estimating more than 4000 have been killed since fighting broke out.

Niger junta vows to prosecute president for treason

Niger’s military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason".

Ousted Niger president could be prosecuted: junta

Niger’s military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason".

Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war

More fighting has erupted parts of Sudan's South Darfur region prompting fears it will become a protracted civil war.

New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders

West African leaders will try to send a committee to Niger to talk to the leaders of a coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.

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