Kampala— ACME applauds the actions taken by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) leadership following the incident in which two journalists, …
Media Council of Tanzania condemns assault of Kenyan journalists in Azimio protests
LETTER OF SOLIDARITY. The Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) has noted with consternation and utmost concern violations against the Kenyan …
ACME event highlights gendered freedom of expression concerns
“Protect women’s voices” was the rallying cry of more than 50 women in media and communication gathered for a meeting …
13 Bobi Wine supporters arrested at a wedding in Jinja
Issue: Freedom of assembly Date: 22 January 2023 Location: Jinja No. of people affected: 13 Profession of affected person(s): Unspecified …
Four journalists arrested over ex-MP Fungaroo’s detention story
Issue: Media freedom violation Date: 3 January 2023 Location: Obongi No. of people affected: Four Profession of affected person(s): Journalist …
Chaos as Makerere alumni elect convocation leaders
Issue: Freedom of expression Date: 30 December 2022 Location: Kampala No. of people affected: One Profession of affected person(s): Lawyer …
Four environmental activists detained for EACOP protests
Issue: Freedom of assembly; Right to protest Date: 9 December 2022 Location: Kampala, Uganda No. of people affected: 4 Profession …
New computer misuse law threatens freedom of expression, activists say
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed into law the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, which criminalises some internet activities despite concerns …