Isaac Adongo compared his vice-president's economic policies to the Manchester Utd star's performances.
Landlocked Uganda has accused Kenyan middlemen of inflating petrol prices by up to 58%.
Ghana fall to a 1-0 defeat in Comoros while Cameroon and Senegal are forced to settle for away draws in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour.
At least 37 people have died in a crush during an army recruitment drive, Brazzaville officials say.
The number of displaced people by the rains in Somalia has gone up by 100,000 in just one week, bringing the number to close to 650,000 people.
It comes a day after South Africa called for an ICC arrest warrant against Israel's prime minister.
Some are feared dead after a car hit people cheering Joseph Boakai's presidential election victory.
How Rwanda has recovered from 1994 genocide to produce a cricket team which stands on the cusp of T20 World Cup qualification.
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
Ivory Coast beat The Gambia 2-0 to make it two wins from two at the start of 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying.
Residents in Bamako, Mali, celebrated last week after the army seized the northern town of Kidal.
The vehicle Hannes Strydom was travelling in collided with a minibus taxi, local media report.
The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.
Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.
Mamelodi Sundowns win the Women's African Champions League for a second time by beating Sporting Club Casablanca.
Egypt keep up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria drop points once again.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is returning to his club after suffering an injury while on international duty with Cameroon.
Sadio Mane and Pape Matar Sarr score in Senegal's win over South Sudan as South Africa and Tanzania also secure opening 2026 World Cup qualifying victories.
Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.
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