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Sudan army's absence 'limits progress' at peace talks

Sudan army's absence 'limits progress' at peace talks

Mediators at talks in Switzerland say they have able to make progress in getting humanitarian aid to civilians facing famine amid Sudan's conflict.

Twenty dead, hundreds missing in Congo boat accident

Twenty dead, hundreds missing in Congo boat accident

Twenty dead, hundreds missing in Congo boat accident

Twenty dead, hundreds missing in Congo boat accident

Officials in western Congo say a boat accident has left at least 20 people dead and hundreds missing.

Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike

Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike

Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike

Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike

Sudan’s military says its leader has survived a drone attack on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country's east.

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Sexual violence rampant in Sudan, says rights group

Sexual violence rampant in Sudan, says rights group

The 15-month war in Sudan has resulted in rampant sexual violence against women which shows no sign of abating, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan's al-Fashir

At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan's al-Fashir

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fired artillery shells on markets, hospitals and residential apartments in al-Fashir, the national army's last position in Darfur.

There is no famine, says Sudan's agriculture minister

There is no famine, says Sudan's agriculture minister

While 755,000 people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, the crisis isn't severe enough across the population to be called a famine, Sudan's government says.

US to boost Sudan humanitarian aid by $A300m

US to boost Sudan humanitarian aid by $A300m

The top of humanitarian aid for Sudan has brought total contributions from the US to over $A1 billion.

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Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign

Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign

Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign

Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign

Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.

Kenya president sacks cabinet, bows to protest pressure

Kenya president sacks cabinet, bows to protest pressure

Kenya president sacks cabinet, bows to protest pressure

Kenya president sacks cabinet, bows to protest pressure

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost the entire cabinet following fierce protests against his government.

Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN

Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN

Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN

Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN

The United Nations says attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in southeastern Sudan have sparked an exodus of more than 136,000 people.

South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced cabinet positions for South Africa's unity government.

Paramilitary attack opens new front in central Sudan

Paramilitary attack opens new front in central Sudan

Paramilitary attack opens new front in central Sudan

Paramilitary attack opens new front in central Sudan

Fighting has raged between Sudan’s military and a notorious paramilitary group in a city in a central province, opening another front in a 14-month war.

Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria

Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria

Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria

Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria

At least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a series of blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno.

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax plan dropped

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax plan dropped

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax plan dropped

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax plan dropped

Seven people have reportedly been rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds in the town of Homa Bay in western Kenya amid continuing anti-president protests.

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Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.

Five dead as Kenyan police open fire on protesters

Several people have died and dozens more been wounded as police opened fired on demonstrators attempting to storm Kenya's parliament.

Sudan and UAE clash at United Nations over civil war

United Nations delegates from Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have sparred during a debate on the conflict in the African country.

Zuma's party says it will join South African opposition

Former South African president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe party says it will join the country's opposition in parliament.

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South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

The prospect of the African National Congress governing alongside the white-led Democratic Alliance does not sit well with many Black South Africans.

US to give Sudan a further $A477m in humanitarian aid

The US has promised a further $A477m in humanitarian funds to Sudan and called on the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to stop blocking aid.

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.

UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city

Sudan's paramilitary group must immediately end its "brutal and unjust" siege of al-Fashir in the North Darfur region, the UN Security Council says.

WHO says mass starvation in Sudan a 'very real risk'

The World Health Organisation has warned there is a real risk of mass starvation in parts of Sudan as conflict prevents access to medicine.

IFP says it will join ANC, DA South African unity govt

The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party says it will join a proposed government of national unity in South Africa.

Malawi VP Chilima, nine others, killed in plane crash

"I'm sorry to inform you all that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy," Malawi's president has said after the death of the nation's vice president.

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