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Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics

South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".

Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics

South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".

Libyan officials jailed over deadly floods

The 12 people convicted were responsible for managing water resources and maintaining the dams.

Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 19

The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea.

Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024

Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani misses out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at Paris 2024 after defeat in the final of the men’s individual sabre.

Ireland struggling in run chase against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe paceman Richard Ngarava takes four wickets in a devastating spell to leave Ireland 33-5 in a run chase of 158 in the Test match at Stormont.