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US to announce $A150m extra aid for Sudan

US to announce $A150m extra aid for Sudan

A year after war broke out in Sudan, killing thousands and displacing millions, the US will announce an additional $A154m in aid as it issues a plea for peace.

More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Ninety-one people have died after a boat sank off the north coast of Mozambique.

Sudan's army vows to push on after advance in capital

Sudan's army vows to push on after advance in capital

Sudan's army vows to push on after advance in capital

Sudan's army vows to push on after advance in capital

Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his army will continue to go after the Rapid Support Forces "until complete victory is achieved".

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Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals

Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals

Sudan’s army has wrested back control of the country's radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary group it has been battling for a year.

Sudan army general says Ramadan truce with RSF unlikely

Sudan army general says Ramadan truce with RSF unlikely

Sudan's RSF paramilitary forces have welcomed a United Nations Security Council appeal for a truce in fighting during Ramadan but the army says it's unlikely.

Sudan's RSF paramilitaries join call for Ramadan truce

Sudan's RSF paramilitaries join call for Ramadan truce

Sudan is a step closer to a truce over the holy month of Ramadan after its Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group threw its support behind the plan.

Sudan war may trigger world's largest hunger crisis: UN

Sudan war may trigger world's largest hunger crisis: UN

The war raging between rival generals in Sudan over the past year risks creating the world’s largest hunger crisis, a UN official has warned.

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Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

An Australian tourist has gone missing in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park, home to one of the world’s natural wonders.

Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout

Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout

Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout

Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout

Sudan's communication blackout, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, has hampered aid and left millions vulnerable.

Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup

Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup

Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup

Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup

Australia's cricket teens have emulated the national men's team by winning the Under-19 World Cup with a decisive 79-run win over India in the final.

Three dead in Senegal election protests

Three dead in Senegal election protests

Three dead in Senegal election protests

Three dead in Senegal election protests

Violent protests have occurred across Senegal after the government postponed general elections set for February until December.

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Australia's teenage cricket prospects have set up another World Cup final with India after beating Pakistan by one wicket in a nerve-shredding semi in Benoni.

Konstas cracks ton as Aussies make U19 World Cup semis

Konstas cracks ton as Aussies make U19 World Cup semis

Konstas cracks ton as Aussies make U19 World Cup semis

Konstas cracks ton as Aussies make U19 World Cup semis

Sam Konstas was the star for Australia's U19 lads as they booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals despite rain winning the day in Kimberley.

Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three

Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three

Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three

Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three

At least three people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a gas truck exploded at a refilling plant in Kenya's capital.

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Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England

A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.

Hicks the starlet for Australia in U19 World Cup win

Ryan Hicks has proved Australia's cool head as they maintained their unbeaten record in the Under-19 World Cup with a win over Sri Lanka in Bloemfontein.

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Young Australian batting prospect Harry Dixon has led the national under-19 side to an emphatic win over Zimbabwe at the World Cup.

Norway says Sudanese path to peace 'really difficult'

A Norwegian minister says finding tangible steps towards peace in the Sudan conflict "is really difficult".

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Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia

Chasing a sub-100 target Australia's U19s have beaten Namibia by four wickets with more than 30 overs to spare in the U19 World Cup in South Africa.

Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group

Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.

Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Antum Naqvi, a Belgian-born Australian club cricketer, is eyeing a Test place with Zimbabwe after a record-breaking, first-class triple hundred in Harare.

Sudan's RSF chief meets Kenya president amid truce push

Rapid Support Forces leader Mohammed Hamdan Daglo has meet Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the conflict in Sudan.

Sudan's RSF open to talks on immediate truce with army

Sudan's paramilitary says it is open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, with hopes of negotiating an end to a more than nine-month war.

Sudan RSF leader visits Ethiopia in rare wartime tour

Rapid Support Forces leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says he has visited Ethiopia and met the country's prime minister for talks about the Sudan conflict.

RSF enters Sudan aid hub city where many were displaced

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have entered Wad Madani, a city southeast of Khartoum that had taken in many displaced people.

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