China, Egypt are worst jailers of journalists worldwide
Press release China is holding 49 journalists behind bars, the highest number ever recorded there, making it the worst jailer of journalists worldwide for the second year in a row, …
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Science Cafés: Bridging the gap between journalists and scientists
A longer version of this article was first published on the health news blog Uganda Scie-Girl published by science journalist, Esther Nakkazi. To read the original article and for more …
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Caroline Ariba wins 2015 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Caroline Ariba, a reporter for Uganda’s leading daily New Vision, has won the 2015 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award.
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ACME in the news: Scrutinise presidential candidates’ promises
By NTV Uganda A report released by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), indicates that Ugandan journalists performed poorly in interrogating the feasibility of promises made by presidential candidates. …
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Media freedom groups protest journalist’s trial over protective gear
Anthony Kwan Hok-chun, who works for the Hong Kong-based Initium media group, was briefly held on August 23 after trying to depart Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport with a flak jacket and helmet in his hand luggage.
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ACME in the news – CSOs form network to ensure 2016 election integrity
This article was originally published in the New Vision newspaper. By Jeff Andrew Lule Several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have jointly formed a Citizen Election Observers Network Uganda (CEON-U), in …
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ACME in the news – Media houses urged to get editorial policies for elections
This article was originally published by The Observer. By Justus Lyatuu The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has urged all media houses to develop clear editorial policies as the …
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Hunting Down Social Media ‘Abusers’ in Uganda as Elections Near
This surge of interest and activity on Uganda’s social media landscape echoes past incidents that have threatened citizens’ access to information and freedom of speech and the press.
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