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. Sudan marked one year of civil war this week as fighting continued between the military and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces. The UN has warned that immediate action is needed to avert 'a catastrophic hunger crisis.'

. Four months into a civil war and millions of Sudanese have been left for dead, without food and healthcare. In a joint statement Tuesday, the UN has said “the situation is spiraling out of control."

. Supporters of a coup in Niger ransacked and set fire to the headquarters of President Mohamed Bazoum's ruling party in the capital Niamey on Thursday after the army command declared its backing for the takeover carried out by soldiers of the presidential guard.

. Sudan's warring forces have agreed to a declaration of principles that would see a protection of civilians and humanitarian aid, but did not come to an agreement on a new ceasefire, though officials said talks are still ongoing.

. The violence in Sudan is forcing thousands to flee the country and, while some Canadians made it out, others remain trapped and are seeking assistance from the government. Kate Nolan, deputy director of Sudan operations at Doctors Without Borders, joined Power & Politics to discuss the worsening humanitarian crisis.

. Nearly three weeks of fighting has killed hundreds and left millions inside Sudan with limited food and water. Defence Minister Anita Anand said there were over 300 Canadians that have requested help from the federal government to be evacuated ? but what route they will take out of the country is becoming less clear. Mackenzie Gray explains.

. Evacuations continue in Sudan amid a renewed truce between the country's military and a rival paramilitary group.

. Time is running out to escape the violence in Sudan, and Canada is under growing criticism for its slower rescue response compared to other countries. Mike Drolet looks at what's happening on the ground, while Mercedes Stephenson explains where Canada's military is being deployed to, as Canadians remain stuck in the region.

. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says 550 Canadians living in Sudan have requested assistance in leaving the country, and 100 have already left on flights co-ordinated with Germany, France, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Canada is scrambling to evacuate hundreds of citizens out of Sudan as a vicious power struggle between two generals has led to