Uganda
A Ugandan music promoter has been charged with nine counts of negligence over the death of 10 people in a New Year's Eve stampede at a concert in the capital, Kampala.
Abbey Musinguzi known as Abitex appeared before the Makindye chief magistrates’ court on Tuesday evening. He denied the charges and was remanded at Luzira prison.
The prosecution alleges he caused a stampede at Freedom City Mall when he closed outlets to the venue leaving only one gate for more than 20,000 people to exit.
The 52-year-old was arrested on Monday.
READ MORE: Party organiser arrested in Uganda after ten killed in mall crush
His lawyer claims his client is being targeted because he is a known supporter of the opposition National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine.
Meanwhile, the police have summoned more people including the owner of the building to record statements over the deadly incident.
Go to video
Tanzania: Opposition accuses forces of hiding bodies after election violence
01:24
Tanzania's President Hassan sworn in after disputed election protests
Go to video
Convicted sex offender mistakenly released from a UK prison deported to Ethiopia
01:00
Pix of the Day: October 29, 2025
Go to video
Nigeria, South Africa removed from global money-laundering watchlist
Go to video
Kenya seizes over one tonne of meth in Indian ocean bust