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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa

Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa

Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa

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.

Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters

Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters

Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters

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

Major Med storm Daniel kills 25 in eastern Libya

Major Med storm Daniel kills 25 in eastern Libya

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

Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500

Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500

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

Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan

Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan

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

Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene

Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene

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

At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists

At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists

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

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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.

Concussion sub Labuschagne guides Australia to ODI win

Concussion sub Marnus Labuschagne has proved Australia's hero in their three-wicket ODI triumph over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Activists say Sudanese army strikes kill at least 32

Activist group Emergency Lawyers has accused the Sudanese army of killing at least 32 people in artillery strikes on Omdurman.

Fit-again Zampa ready for big challenge against Proteas

Illness and injury restricted Adam Zampa to just one T20 match against South Africa last week, but he's ready to take part in the five-match ODI series.

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Sudan’s top general heads to South Sudan for talks

Sudan’s top military general will discuss conflict resolution in the war-ravaged country when he sits down with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir.

Warner, Head, Marsh battle for World Cup opener spots

Australia's preparations for the ODI World Cup in India later this year will ramp up over the next fortnight when they take on South Africa in five one-dayers.

Head onslaught lifts Australia to easy T20 victory

Opener Travis Head has struck a career-high 91 off 48 balls to lift Australia to a five-wicket victory in the third and final T20 clash with South Africa.

Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

Three days after the Gabon army staged a coup after an election that would extend 56 years of the Bongo family's power, the junta has reopened borders.

Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president

A deadly apartment building fire in Johannesburg has highlighted a housing crisis in the South African city, where poverty and unemployment are widespread.

Gabon opposition calls on junta to hand civilians power

Gabon's main opposition party hopes the military junta that ousted President Ali Bongo will invite it to discuss the Central African country's transition plan.

South African apartment block fire kills 74: official

A provincial official says 74 bodies have been retrieved after a fire surged through a five-storey apartment block in the South African city of Johannesburg.

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