Hundreds who have fled Khartoum chaos arrive home
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The US clears the way for sanctions over Sudan's conflict as the latest ceasefire fails to stop the fighting. This as hundreds of Nigerians and South Africans finally arrive home. Also, Japan offers help to Mozambique in its battle against insurgents in the country's north. Finally, we head to Senegal and tune in to the first Pan-African festival celebrating TV series produced on the continent.
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