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Uganda's media freedom declines

Josephine Mahachi | Isaac Mugabi
May 6, 2025

Uganda ranks 143rd out of 180 in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index. Journalists there face intimidation and violence on a nearly daily basis, according to the media watchdog. With Uganda set to hold a presidential election in 2026, RSF says it’s "vital that journalists are able to work in complete safety."

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