Uganda deports foreign journalists ahead of election
A scan of the official press accreditation cards issued to the CBC news crew by the media council of Uganda. (CBC) The Government of Uganda has deported three foreign journalists …
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ACME concludes its first fellowship for journalists on public accountability reporting
15 journalists from 10 media houses across Uganda have completed a fellowship on reporting public sector accountability in times of emergencies. The fellowship is part of the Enhanced Media Capacity …
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BBC Africa retracts ‘offensive’ headline following social media criticism
British international broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has changed the headline of a report published on its Africa online platforms following criticism from social media users. The headline, published …
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Police named leading perpetrators of violence against journalists for the seventh year
The Uganda Police Force remains the leading perpetrator of violent crimes against journalists according to the Uganda Press Freedom Index released on Thursday by the Human Rights Network for Journalists- …
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Radio Simba staff charged with sectarianism over viral video
Security officials raided Radio Simba in Kampala on Friday 24 July, arresting four staff members who allegedly recorded a video accusing the government of tribalism. In a statement shared on …
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South African media conglomerate announces significant closures and restructuring
Media24, one of the largest publishers in Africa, has announced the closure of a number of newspapers in its portfolio and the restructuring of several brands. The South African media …
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Catholic lawyers demand apology for Daily Monitor cartoon that ‘demeans Jesus’
An editorial cartoon published by the Daily Monitor newspaper has drawn the ire of the Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society. A letter signed by Mr Jude Mbabaali, president of the Society, …
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Covid-19 sounds the death knell for local language newspapers
Three local language newspapers that were staples of news consumption in Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Orumuri, Etop and Rupiny, published by media conglomerate Vision Group, are no more. Ms …
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