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Sudan implicates Ethiopia in its civil war

Sudan implicates Ethiopia in its civil war

Sudan has pointed the finger at Ethiopia, accusing its neighbour of assisting the Rapid Support Services of launching drones from its territory.

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

A doctors group says that Sudanese paramilitary forces have killed 28 people in an attack on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on.

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Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack

Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack

A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

The Sudan army's apparent victory in the battle for Kadugli may mark a turning point in the trajectory of the war.

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.

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Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

After Australia's Ashes triumph, the country's top teenage cricketers will seek to emulate their seniors by defeating England in the U19 World Cup semi-final.

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

Authorities say 200 people have been killed in a landslide at coltan mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain Ollie Peake has scored a hundred to lead his Australia under-19s to a hard-earned win over West Indies and confirm the holders' semi-final place.

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Ollie Peake's Australia U19s have won the fourth-straight match of their World Cup defence thanks to another scintillating display by their young quicks.

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Australia's Under 19 quicks have skittled Sri Lanka for just 58 as the defending champs go into the World Cup Super Six stage unbeaten and flying high.

Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer

Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer

Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer

Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer

RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Two wins with a centurion in each match have set Australia off to a fine start at the under-19 World Cup with Will Malajczuk the second teen to ton-up.

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Uganda's Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding

Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.

Aid workers find little life in Sudan's al-Fashir

Few people remain in the Sudan city of al-Fashir after it was seized in a bloody takeover by paramilitary force the Rapid Support Forces.

Top-10 for Aussie Quayle as Schaper wins Mauritius Open

Jayden Schaper has won back-to-back European Tour events at the Mauritius Open while Australian Anthony Quayle finished tied for ninth.

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More than 1000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur: UN

A UN report claims more than 1000 civilians were killed when Sudan's paramilitary group took over a Darfur displacement camp in April.

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

Two buildings have collapsed in Fez, a former capital of Morocco, killing at least 22 people.

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

Crews are searching for survivors after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing at least 19 people and injuring 16 others.

Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

British zoologist and founder of the Save the Elephants group, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who was a “giant in the field of conservation”, has died at the age of 83.

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.

South African bar shooting leaves 12 dead

Three gunmen have opened fire inside a bar at a South African hostel, killing at least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy.

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.

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