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Media news / News / Press freedom

Uganda deports foreign journalists ahead of election 

December 2, 2020December 3, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

A scan of the official press accreditation cards issued to the CBC news crew by the media council of Uganda. (CBC) The Government of Uganda has deported three foreign journalists …

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Media news / Opportunities

ACME offers another exciting opportunity for journalists seeking to strengthen their election reporting

November 9, 2020November 11, 2020 - by ACME team - 3 Comments.

What: Short courses on covering Uganda’s 2021 general election When: 16-18 November and 19-21 November Who: Journalists from across Uganda who have not participated in ACME’s recent election training workshops …

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Another journalist beaten by soldiers, days after apology

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 - by Harriet Anena - Leave a Comment

A NBS TV journalist has today been beaten by UPDF soldiers, nine days after the army apologised for a similar incident. Joshua Mujunga was covering a demonstration in Kamwokya, Kampala, …

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Age limit debate: Media on receiving end

October 30, 2017 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

The media has been on the receiving end as the debate on whether or not to change the presidential age limit continues. In October alone, two radio stations were taken …

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CLOSED: Reporting on tax policies and practices

September 21, 2017October 2, 2017 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

The Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI-Uganda) and Africa Center for Media Excellence (ACME) are jointly organising a media training with theme: “Strengthening Media Oversight and …

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Minister Tumwebaze comes bearing carrots for the media

July 8, 2016July 9, 2016 - by Harriet Anena - Leave a Comment

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Give us insight, depth on Mbabazi bid

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 - by Peter G. Mwesige - Leave a Comment

By Peter G. Mwesige For several months, the Ugandan media and political watchers have waited for the ‘big’ announcement from former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. He did it via YouTube …

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Speech by Trevor Ncube at inaugural media and politics in Africa Lecture

November 28, 2014December 29, 2014 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

It’s a real pleasure for me to join you this morning at this beautiful venue. Kampala is one of the most vibrant cities on the African continent, and by taking …

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