Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.