Danish photojournalist Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Uganda, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, just days after the country’s army chief ordered the suspension of operations at the leading independent media group. Thymann, an internationally recognised photographer known for his environmental and climate reporting, was taken into custody on Monday over …
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The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has appealed for calm and dialogue amid growing tensions between governments and media organizations across the region, warning that escalating hostility threatens press freedom and the safety of journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, EAPC expressed concern over what it described as increasing …
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Uganda’s media landscape faced renewed pressure on Sunday after the country’s military reportedly shut down several Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets following a directive issued by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The operation affected NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, with armed security officers reportedly …
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Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, has passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully in Lisbon last night, surrounded by family, as confirmed by the Aga Khan Development Network. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In addition to his spiritual leadership, …
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By:BBC Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 26-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and …
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