Event reporting can be the ugali and beans of journalism – it fills you up and keeps you going, but sometimes it lacks a bit of flavour. Political pronouncements, NGO projects, product launches, traffic crashes – these are the daily headlines that keep us informed. The problem? By the time your report airs or hits […]
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In journalism, the importance of story completeness cannot be overstated. Completeness means building a full story that shows the entire context and importance of an event. Creating a complete news story is akin to piecing together a complex puzzle in which every fragment plays a critical role in revealing the larger picture. Completeness is the […]
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The release of national examination results in Uganda often leads to media coverage focused on high-scoring schools and underperforming ones, creating a simplified narrative of successes and failures. However, this can obscure the complexities underlying exam results. While accurate reporting on data trends and statistical highlights remains important, journalists can go beyond superficial headlines and […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence, in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, is undertaking a two-year project to improve the reporting skills of journalists, media professionals, and agricultural stakeholders in East Africa. The project focuses on sustainable renewable energy solutions for agricultural development and aims to enhance communication channels, foster better engagement with […]
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This guide is produced as part of the ‘Strengthening the capacity of the media in Uganda to report on road safety policy’ project, implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence with support from the Global Road Safety Partnership. With increased travel during the holidays, concerns about road safety naturally come to the forefront. For […]
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Across Africa, faith shapes culture, values and politics. Accurately navigating this complex terrain requires that journalist possess a good understanding of varied beliefs and practices. However, obstacles abound. Many media organisations lack dedicated religion desks, often due to historical sensitivities, concerns about religious law, or a tendency to focus on readily available information like pronouncements […]
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The continent of Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a myriad of challenges including poverty, debt, and the devastating impacts of climate change. These challenges have been exacerbated by the dual crises of COVID-19 and the escalating effects of climate change, hindering the region’s progress towards sustainable development. Despite these formidable challenges, […]
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Love them or hate them, end-of-year wrap-up and review stories are here to stay. While some may find them repetitive and unoriginal, these stories serve an important purpose in helping us reflect on the past year and gain perspective on the events that have shaped our lives. They are an essential record of history, documenting […]
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