Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group launched an attack in eastern DR Congo, resulting in the deaths of two Ugandan soldiers, two civilians, and one suspected assailant, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at a car park in Kasindi, Beni territory, where two truck drivers, one Kenyan and one Congolese, were shot dead by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS-affiliated rebel group.
A Paris court has imposed a 10 million euro fine on Lycamobile's French entities for engaging in money laundering and value-added tax (VAT) fraud. Lycamobile, which is also involved in data services primarily in Uganda, has been dealt a significant blow by this legal judgment.
Lionel Messi has been named the best football player of the year for a record-breaking eighth time after taking home the esteemed Ballon d'Or. The Argentinian was handed the prestigious award tonight at a ceremony in France, extending his record for most wins of the Ballon d’Or.
