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Ugandan newspapers offered more space to male politicians and portrayed women negatively in their coverage of the recent general elections, a new report has revealed. The report, released on Tuesday, …
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The South African public broadcaster SABC has announced that it will no longer air images of destruction during protests in the country, drawing heated discussions on social media. In a …
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The Government of Uganda should be open to constructive engagement about social media and its importance, human rights activists have said. Speaking at a debate on the recent government-enforced social …
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Blocking social media use in Uganda is likely to become a routine practice by the government, analysts have said. Mr Nicholas Opiyo, a human rights lawyer, said the “growth and …
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The US Mission in Uganda has appealed for respect and promotion of freedom of the press, saying it is a fundamental right that encompasses all. Speaking at the World Press …
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The following are the closing remarks made by Dr Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba, acting chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission at the World Press Freedom Day colloquium hosted by …
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Journalists and supporters of press freedom have condemned the government’s crackdown on the media, saying it undermines the free flow of information and democracy itself. Speaking during celebrations to mark …
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Journalists in East and Southern Africa suffered a sharp increase in political pressure and violence, a new report from Freedom House says. The Freedom of the Press 2016 report, released …
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