More than ever we need press freedom
JOINT EDITORIAL Uganda has joined UNESCO and the rest of the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2020 under the theme: Journalism without fear or favour. This joint editorial …
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Analysis of viral disinformation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
UNESCO has published two policy briefs that offer insights into COVID-19-related disinformation. It notes that COVID-19 has led to a parallel pandemic of disinformation that directly impacts lives and livelihoods …
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A convergence of political, technological and economic crises are decisive for the future of journalism – RSF
The next 10 years will be pivotal for press freedom, the 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) indicates. In its analysis of the situation for …
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Kasumba: Police should conduct speedy, open and legal investigation
News release 21 April 2020 Kampala African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is gravely concerned by reports doing the rounds on social media and other platforms about the arrest and …
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Uganda Editors’ Guild statement on the detention of NBS journalist Samson Kasumba
Kampala, 21 April 2020 The Uganda Editors’ Guild has noted with concern reports of the arrest of Samson Kasumba, a news anchor at NBS Television. We are also aware of …
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Parliament rejects ICT ministry COVID-19 budget for media
In the end the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance was allocated Shs6 billion in the COVID-19 supplementary budget approved by Parliament on 7 April. The Budget Committee recommended that …
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Journalists’ safety is key in the fight against COVID-19, says ACME boss
On 8 April 2020, Dr Peter Mwesige, ACME’s executive director, spoke with NTV’s Josephine Karungi on journalists’ safety while covering Uganda’s enforcement of measures to fight COVID-19 and related issues. …
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ACME statement – Protect journalists’ safety during the COVID-19 lockdown
For Immediate Release 6 April 2020 Kampala African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) welcomes the government’s directive to Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to institute measures that will allow up-country journalists …
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