BBC | The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahi
[He who hides his wealth invites suspicion], and this seems to be the case for hundreds of civil servants who have failed to declare their assets as required by law, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in public service.
Ugandan rapper Fik Fameica was overcome with emotion as he visited the scene of the tragic fire that claimed the life of young singer Ashna Lweri.The incident occurred at Ashna’s family home in Konge, Buziga, where the talented juvenile singer suffocated in a fire breakout.
A momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday Feebruary 25th as FIFA officially launched the Mauritania Talent Academy, marking a significant milestone in African football development.The event, held at the Fédération de Football de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (FFRIM) headquarters,
The growing number of complaints has drawn the attention of taxi operators. Mustifa Mayambala, vice chairperson of the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation, confirmed that the issue has become a public concern.Passengers using Kampala’s taxi parks are grappling wit
Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly
Media personality Brian Mulondo and his wife, Manuela Mulondo, are being scrutinised online after a video revealed that their children struggle to understand and speak their native language, Luganda.In a YouTube v
The late Hajji Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige (BMK) was a businessman in Uganda. He built a strong business empire, including Hotel Africana, which expanded to different parts of Africa. Since his passing, his businesses are facing financial difficulties, with debts t
In response to escalating violent crimes along Kampala's Northern Bypass, police have initiated a crackdown on criminal gangs. These groups, often on boda bodas, target motorists in traffic jams by smashing car windows and robbing occupants.
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) has announced the capture of 14 individuals it claims are fighters of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group opposed to the Rwandan regime. These individuals were allegedly apprehended in the Democrat
