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How to get government communication right
This op-ed was first published in the New Vision. It is republished here with permission. By Jim Mugunga Shortly before the election …
New report: Media portrayed women negatively in 2016 election coverage
Ugandan newspapers offered more space to male politicians and portrayed women negatively in their coverage of the recent general elections, …
South Africa’s public broadcaster stirs debate over images of protesters
The South African public broadcaster SABC has announced that it will no longer air images of destruction during protests in …
Stop being paranoid about social media, activists tell Uganda government
The Government of Uganda should be open to constructive engagement about social media and its importance, human rights activists have …
Social media shutdown in Uganda will become a norm – analysts
Blocking social media use in Uganda is likely to become a routine practice by the government, analysts have said. Mr …
US Embassy Uganda statement on press freedom
The US Mission in Uganda has appealed for respect and promotion of freedom of the press, saying it is a …
Keep restriction on media freedom within acceptable human rights standards, UHRC tells government
The following are the closing remarks made by Dr Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba, acting chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights …