By Peter G. Mwesige Dear friends in the Ugandan media, I salute you for your courage and diligence as you continue providing citizens and the whole world with information about Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held last week. In particular, I commend those in your number who have offered or attempted to offer analysis, depth, […]
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This is an excerpt of the 20 February, 2016 statement of the Citizens Election Observers Network – Uganda (CEON-U). CEON-U, of which ACME is a member, is a consortium of 18 national and 23 sub national civil society organisations that aims to enhance the integrity of the election process by providing evidence-based, impartial assessments, deterring […]
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The following is an excerpt of the preliminary statement of the Citizens Election Observers Network – Uganda (CEON-U) on the 2016 presidential and parliamentary election. CEON-U, of which African Centre for Media Excellence is a member, is a consortium of 18 national and 23 sub national civil society organisations which have agreed to conduct a […]
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African Centre for Media Excellence is a member of Citizens Election Observers Network – Uganda (CEON-U), a consortium of 15 civil society organizations and 3 associate members which have agreed to conduct a unified, comprehensive and effective domestic election observation mission for the 2016 general elections. Press release: The Citizen Election Observers Network Uganda (CEON-U) has […]
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Radio and television stations around Uganda are being closely monitored by the Uganda Communications Commission this election season. The Commission, not one to slack in its duty to enforce the law when the need arises, has issued a statement that outlines regulations for minimum broadcasting standards, with a strong warning against breaking the law. While […]
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This article was first published by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). For more information, visit the CPJ website. *** Demonstrations against the government are a routine affair in the Ugandan capital Kampala, and Andrew Lwanga thought it would be just another day at work when he was assigned to cover a protest march by […]
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