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
BBC | The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left the country after the president threatened to expel it.The team was sent in last month to help reach a "political consensus" on how to hold e
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsBBC - Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter and French fo
[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.
Bebe Cool has issued a legal warning to Comedy Store Uganda proprietor Alex Muhangi over the unauthorized use of his performances for commercial gain.Through his lawyer, Timothy Sentongo of RSK Associates, Bebe Cool has expressed his intention to sue Muhangi for allegedly broadc
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.
President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System, aimed at safeguarding musicians’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.Following a meeting with key officials and musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, the presiden
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 treaty, ratified by 183 parties covering 90% of the world’s population, has contributed to a one-third reduction in global tobacco use, preventing an estimated 118 million people from smoking.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has called for
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
