A concerning picture of press freedom in Africa has been painted by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its 2025 World Press Freedom Index, with the continent experiencing a particularly worrying decline. The report reveals that 80% of African nations assessed have seen their economic indicators worsen, contributing significantly to a global situation now classified as […]
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This keynote address, delivered by Mr Phillip Karugaba at Makerere University during the Uganda Media Sector Working Group’s World Press Freedom Day Symposium 2025, speaks to the role of journalism in Uganda’s democratic life. Drawing from recent political events and historical context, Karugaba reflects on the resilience of journalists, the erosion of public trust in […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), in partnership with the Climate Smart Jobs programme, is pleased to announce the inaugural call for entries for the Institutional Climate Change Reporting Award, a new category within the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025. This award celebrates and supports media organisations in Uganda that demonstrate exceptional dedication to […]
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