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.
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.
Assaulting Ugandan journalists: The cost of serving two masters
In Uganda, musicians first sold their talents composing campaign songs that topped local charts.
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.
Lango sub-region: Journalists express safety concerns ahead of 2026 elections
SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga police PRO, said the police have maintained a good working relationship with journalists and will continue to strengthen cooperation ahead of the elections.
Keynote address by Cde Newton Noble Odongo at IDEI2025 in Lira City
Let us defend the voices that inform, challenge and inspire. Let us ensure that every woman journalist in Lango, Northern Uganda and across our nation can speak boldly without fear.
IDEI2025: Lira journalists convene to urge an end to impunity
Journalists, development partners, civil society actors, and government representatives gathered at Good News Hotel in Lira City on Friday, October 31, to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI2025). The event was held under the…
GLCSMS media statement on Uganda’s political nomination coverage
Responsible, safety-conscious reporting not only protects journalists but also upholds the integrity and credibility of electoral coverage.
Researchers uncover the exclusion and exploitation in green energy projects in northern Uganda
The data was collected between January 2022 and January 2025 with about 220 individuals participating.
From tailoring to tilapia: Lira man’s journey from sewing machines to sustainable wealth
From sewing clothes to harvesting fish and honey, Obua’s journey illustrates how determination and innovation can transform adversity into sustainable success while offering a timely local solution to climate change and environmental degradation.