Francisco Filho is named as the new coach of Mauritius

Joaquim Francisco Filho, former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, is named as coach of Mauritius.

Francisco Filho is named as the new coach of Mauritius

Joaquim Francisco Filho, former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, is named as coach of Mauritius.

Rwandans ‘forced to favour’ President Paul Kagame, says ex-PM

Faustin Twagiramungu tells the BBC that Rwandans dare not vote against President Paul Kagame in Friday’s poll.

Kenyan election official Chris Msando ‘tortured to death’

Chris Msando was tortured and strangled to death, an autopsy finds, days ahead of the polls.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu thanks Udinese after loan move

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu thanks Italian club Udinese as he moves on a season-long loan to Turkey's Bursaspor.

Italy blocks German migrant aid ship

The Italian parliament backs a plan aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

South Africa donkeys used to smuggle cars into Zimbabwe

The donkeys were pulling a stolen luxury car across the Limpopo river to Zimbabwe when it got stuck.

Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan: My home was stripped bare

Police guards are held after TVs, fridges and toilets were taken from ex-President Jonathan's house.

Makhosi Khoza: Jacob Zuma critic on death threats

Makhosi Khoza received death threats after branding President Jacob Zuma "a disgrace".

Ten to watch

Everyone knows about Usain Bolt and Mo Farah. Steve Cram picks the other stars and British hopes for the World Championships.