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UN struggle to reach millions in need in war-torn Sudan

UN struggle to reach millions in need in war-torn Sudan

The UN says it is having immense difficulty accessing the millions of people it wants to help in Sudan and needs better security for its operations.

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack

Niger's military junta says at least 12 soldiers have been killed in an extremist attack as jihadi violence in the African nation increases following a coup.

Medics warn cholera and dengue fever spreading in Sudan

Medics warn cholera and dengue fever spreading in Sudan

Medics warn cholera and dengue fever spreading in Sudan

Medics warn cholera and dengue fever spreading in Sudan

Cholera deaths and infections have been confirmed in Sudan for the first time since the war between rival military factions began, health authorities say.

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French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive

French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive

France has confirmed its ambassador has left Niger after the junta that seized power in a coup ordered him out of the west African country.

Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block

Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been accused of blocking Niger's ruling junta from the UN's annual meeting of world leaders in New York.

Military leader warns war in Sudan could cross borders

Military leader warns war in Sudan could cross borders

Sudan's army chief has urged the United Nations General Assembly to designate the northeast African country's rival paramilitary force as a terrorist group.

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.

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Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods but there's a new danger: landmines displaced by strong currents.

Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid

Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid

Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid

Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid

Marnus Labuschagne is set to join the World Cup squad with injured Travis Head's availability in doubt on a day when Australia cracked again in South Africa.

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

An 18-storey tower in the centre of Khartoum has caught fire during clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Bodies are still being pulled from the sea a week after the eastern Libyan city of Derna was hit by devastating floods as survivors face fresh water shortages.

Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand

Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand

Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand

Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand

Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, continues to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.

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Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.

Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up

King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.

Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa

Australia's hopes of a one-day series sweep have been demolished after South Africa's spinners masterminded a 111-run triumph in Potchefstroom.

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Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters

The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains stands at more than 2800, but that figure looks likely to rise.

Major Med storm Daniel kills 25 in eastern Libya

Libya has declared a state of extreme emergency after a major storm battered the east of the country, killing at least 25 people.

Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500

The death toll from the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than 60 years is nearing 2500 as rescuers race to find survivors.

Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan

A deadly drone attack in Sudan follows six months of violence due to tensions between the country’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene

Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.

At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists

Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 40 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum

Flying Warner and Head on Bradman-esque pace in ODIs

Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner have shone as Australia gave South Africa a 123-run ODI hiding in the latest promising hit-out before the World Cup.

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