South Sudanese rebels are accused of having attacked government positions in two states, the unrest undermines a ceasefire signed last week. Niger declares a state of emergency in Diffa, the border region has been repeatedly attacked by Nigerian insurgents over the last few days. Niamey's lawmakers have agreed to send troops to fight Boko Haram.
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