Lucy Jamieson, University of Cape Town and Heidi Matisonn, University of Cape Town The United States’ most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schools. Chinese regulators are pushing to limit children’s […]
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By Paul Busharizi With the release of the recent World Bank economic outlook on Uganda, we have an opportunity to re-evaluate our approach to reporting on the economy. Reporting on the economy is a crucial function of journalism that is often overlooked. This is largely because economic reporting is not extensively taught in journalism schools. […]
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This handbook was developed in response to the emerging threats posed by and the complexities around the increasing levels of Foreign Malign Influence (FMI) incidents across the world, but Africa in particular. As FMI actors and their agents adopt more sophisticated tactics and pathways, aided partly by new and emerging technologies such as the Internet […]
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Position: Programme officer Announcement date: 26 August 2024 Application deadline: 13 September 2024 Start date: 1 October 2024 or soon as available Introduction The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) seeks a highly motivated and results-oriented Programme Officer to spearhead the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Uganda (M-SPACE) project. This individual […]
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This research brief by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is a preliminary study on how the media in Uganda perceives foreign malign influence. The aim is to highlight efforts to strengthen the media’s ability to resist foreign malign information. The study sought to understand the knowledge and perceptions of media professionals regarding the […]
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Uganda’s media landscape in 2023, examining key trends and developments that have emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies the principal factors shaping the media environment, including challenges, opportunities, and influential players. Produced with the support of the Ford Foundation as part of ACME’s two-year project, ‘Supporting media […]
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Reporting on land issues can often feel overwhelming and frustrating, especially when change seems slow and progress hard to come by. So, how can you approach this subject? This guide provides strategies for covering land issues in your community or country, along with key resources and sources that will help you gather information, connect with experts, and enhance the depth and accuracy of your reporting.
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Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep informed, and express our opinions. But beyond these personal and often […]
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