Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

A tip-off leads police to a "human-trafficking ring" in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.

The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.

Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.