Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations.She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister
Minister Byamukama addressing the IMO Assembly in London this weekLONDON/ENTEBBE — Uganda has issued a bold call for the inclusion of land-linked states in global maritime governance, arguing at the 34th International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London that access to the seas
At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Talent Africa Rooftop, Joshua Baraka’s highly anticipated debut solo concert, “Into the B’raka Land,” was launched.Set to take place this Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Ndere Cultural Center, the event marks a major milestone in J
A deaf and dumb father of 12 children who has been held at Luzira prison for over a year on allegations of using his three-year-old child to beg, is appealing for justice and release as he awaits trial in the High Court.Thirty-six-year-old&
Dr Emmanuel Lyamulemye, the former executive director of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is dead.Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, announced his death on X.“I learnt this morning with deep sorrow about the passing of Dr Em
The deceased were identified as Ronald Muganzi, a secondhand shoe dealer, and Wilson Muhumuza, a tomato seller. The injured, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, are receiving treatment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.Mpanga market entranceTraders in Mpanga Market in
Tanzanian TikToker Jennifer Jovin, also known as Niffer, is facing some serious charges, and her mother, Mwanaisha Isaac, is fighting for her daughter’s life.According to The Star, Isaac has publicly pleaded with President Samia Suluhu Hassan for forgiveness for her daughter, who is curr
The sudden death of celebrated gospel musician Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, hitting especially hard for those who had recently planned to work with her.Director Trevor was among those who expressed deep sorr
In a surprising political development, the State Minister for Works and Transport, Honorable Musa Ecweru, has officially stepped down from the Amuria County Parliamentary race.The long-serving minister says his decision is aimed at fostering unity within the ruling National Resistance Move
Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some global reggae
