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Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

His family has appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Hosting the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029 will leave a "legacy of experience and expertise", according to the sport's top official Sebastian Coe.

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.

A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".