BBC News – Africa

• Algeria jails two former prime ministers ahead of election
  They were accused of abusing authority in a car manufacturing embezzlement scandal.
• South Africa hit by floods and power cuts
  Some 700 homes have been swept away, power stations have been flooded and mining has been affected.
• Camels gift from EU bewilders Mauritanians
  The EU's gift of 250 camels to boost Mauritanian border security has been mocked online.
• José Filomeno dos Santos: Son of Angola's ex-leader in 'extraordinary' trial
  Jose Filomeno dos Santos is alleged to have stolen $0.5bn from Angola's Sovereign Wealth Fund.
• 'Tonight a door was opened,' says new Miss Universe
  The 26-year-old from South Africa has been described as being "a proud advocate for natural beauty".