Browsing: Press freedom in East Africa
KAMPALA, Uganda — Veteran Ugandan journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has once again found himself at the centre of a legal and political storm,…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has agreed to reopen Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda’s media outlets, including NTV…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered fresh controversy after calling for Turkish nationals, including embassy staff, to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The military shutdown of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Daily Monitor, KFM and Dembe FM marks one of the most serious confrontations between…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions between governments and media organisations across the region,…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has intensified his attacks on Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, claiming security agencies…
KAMPALA, Uganda — NTV Uganda and Spark TV were taken off air in the early hours of Sunday following an overnight security operation at Nation…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, has commended journalists for their role in promoting development through responsible reporting while condemning harassment and…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Masaka has remanded a Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) journalist and two TikTok content creators as investigations into…
KAMPALA, Uganda — A veteran Ugandan journalist has been shot dead in what police say is a targeted attack at his home on the outskirts…