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Journalists and journalism educators explain gaps in media coverage of the 2021 general election 

January 21, 2021 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

The African Centre for Media Excellence has conducted a series of studies on Uganda’s media coverage of the 2021 General Election.  The studies carried out between October and December observed …

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How internet shutdown curtailed media coverage of elections in Uganda

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

As Ugandans prepared to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 January 2021, more and more of the internet gradually slipped out of reach.  The disruption started on …

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New report: Ugandan media coverage of the 2021 elections (December 2020)

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

This report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) analyses quantity and nature of coverage of the Uganda’s 2021 elections December 2020. Five key publications, six television stations and 35 radio stations were assessed.

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Key things to note when reporting results 

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment

By John Baptist Wasswa The journalists must keep a cool head and avoid unnecessary excitement and a show of partisanship. It is a lot safer to report what you have …

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Best practices for journalists covering election day

January 13, 2021 - by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment

By John Baptist Wasswa The most critical period of the election process is the voting day, voting counting and the announcement of results. This period is shaped by its history …

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Issues journalists must pay attention to on election day 

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

This has been a challenging election for journalists and media houses. The Covid-19 pandemic, the violence unleashed by police and security agencies, intimidation and threats by political actors, regulatory overreach, …

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New report: Ugandan media coverage of the 2021 elections – October–November 2020

December 23, 2020December 31, 2020 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

This report from the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) looks at Ugandan news media coverage of the 2021 elections, focusing on five key publications, six television stations, and 35 …

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ACME Talks with Daniel Kalinaki – Media regulation and accreditation of journalists ahead of Uganda's general election
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