Great Lakes Centre for Strategic Media Studies

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Ugandan journalists talk impunity and what should be tackled ahead of IDEI 2026

On November 2, journalists, reporters and newsrooms across the world will commemorate the annual International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI).

Club News

October 9, 2026

GLCSMS

What will the GLCSMS School Media Clubs do?

School Media Clubs (SMCs) will, among other objectives and purposes, empower students on early-communication skills, digital literacy and how to curb online threats; improve public speaking and presentation.

Opportunities

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

By Admin

Digital media and opportunities in 2026

The rise of digital media is characterized by rapid technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and the growing importance of digital platforms.

News

July 28, 2026

By Admin

Statement on the arrest of Denis Arao while covering Local Council elections in Lira City, Uganda

GLCSMS condemns this arrest, and calls on all media institutions, journalists and human rights bodies to demand for Denis’ unconditional release.

Awards

July 2, 2026October 7, 2026

By Admin

GLCSMS ED Milton Emmy Akwam honored for promoting global peace

In December 2022, tndNews, Uganda, and IWPG signed a long-term cooperation agreement.

Featured

June 20, 2026

By Admin

Female journalists in East and North regions speak out against online harassment

Patricia Alany Sedu, a radio presenter at Voice of Lango based in Lira City, noted that cyber harassment remains a common experience for many women working in media.

Analysis

May 10, 2026

by Guest Writer

Why Lango journalists must rediscover and end opportunistic unity

In some cases, they are perceived as vehicles for soliciting financial support from local politicians, further blurring the line between journalism and personal gain.

Featured

December 24, 2025October 1, 2026

By Admin

Uganda’s shrinking civic space threatens 2026 elections

James Acar of the Lango Civil Society Network highlights the exclusion of PWDs, noting that the failure to produce braille voter materials and tailored civic education reflects deep institutional neglect.

Press Freedom

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

by Guest Writer

Assaulting Ugandan journalists: The cost of serving two masters

In Uganda, musicians first sold their talents composing campaign songs that topped local charts.

Press Freedom

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025

GLCSMS

GLCSMS strongly condemns the brutal assault on Lira-based journalist Bob Oyuku Ojok

With the 2025-2026 political environment looking sensitive and volatile, we urge all Members of the Fourth Estate covering political rallies to remain professional, non-partisan and alert to any dangers targeted at them.

Female journalists in East and North regions speak out against online harassment

Uganda’s shrinking civic space threatens 2026 elections

Keynote address by Cde Newton Noble Odongo at IDEI2025 in Lira City

Researchers uncover the exclusion and exploitation in green energy projects in northern Uganda

Scrutiny: Forwarding fake news in the information age

IDEI2025: Lira journalists convene to urge an end to impunity

Northern Uganda journalists complete two-day fact-check training

Annual Media Conference

Annual Media Conference: Journalists to interface with leaders

The 3rd Annual Media Conference 2020: What you should know

GLCSMS, TESI, EFOTI convene 3rd Annual Media Conference

Ugandan journalists talk impunity and what should be tackled ahead of IDEI 2026

What will the GLCSMS School Media Clubs do?

Digital media and opportunities in 2026

Statement on the arrest of Denis Arao while covering Local Council elections in Lira City, Uganda

GLCSMS ED Milton Emmy Akwam honored for promoting global peace

Female journalists in East and North regions speak out against online harassment

Why Lango journalists must rediscover and end opportunistic unity

Uganda’s shrinking civic space threatens 2026 elections

Assaulting Ugandan journalists: The cost of serving two masters

GLCSMS strongly condemns the brutal assault on Lira-based journalist Bob Oyuku Ojok

Opportunities and Awards

Digital media and opportunities in 2026

GLCSMS ED Milton Emmy Akwam honored for promoting global peace

The 2023 emerging health technologies media award of excellence calls for entries

News

From tailoring to tilapia: Lira man’s journey from sewing machines to sustainable wealth

Women leaving newsrooms because of sexual harassment – report finds

Press Freedom 2023: Uganda ranks 133rd as Africa becomes new disinformation and propaganda lab

Analysis

Why Lango journalists must rediscover and end opportunistic unity

The crisis of credible leadership in the NRM following internal elections

Media Clubs

What will the GLCSMS School Media Clubs do?