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KAMPALA, UGANDA — Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced the appointment of renowned media personality Flavia Tumusiime to the newly created position of Head of Broadcast.…
KABALE, UGANDA — Renowned journalist and former host of Voice of America’s (VOA) flagship program, “Straight Talk Africa,” Shaka Ssali, has passed away at the age…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The family of renowned Kenyan journalist Sophie Ikenye has issued a public appeal for financial assistance to cover her escalating medical expenses. After…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Ofwono Opondo, the Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has drawn criticism for his social media comments regarding journalists who were subjected to…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — During the Kawempe North by-election, a group of journalists covering the event faced serious interference from security personnel. Reports indicate that four reporters…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — A cameraman employed by Spark TV, Steven Kibwiika, has been admitted to a medical facility following a violent altercation in Nammere, Kawempe…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić issued an apology on Monday after referring to a journalist from the state-run broadcaster RTS as an “imbecile” while criticizing their…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has emphasized the critical importance of human-centered storytelling in journalism, particularly when covering crucial issues like climate…
A recent report reveals that at least 67 journalists are currently imprisoned across Africa, underscoring the continent’s ongoing challenges in safeguarding press freedom. As of…