Social media mobilisation is a bright spot in Uganda's dark Bobi Wine saga: Social media is becoming a formal political platform in Uganda. ShutterstockPresident Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda with authoritarian firmness for the last 32 years. But even his most ardent supporters were shocked by the ferocity with which his security forces recently meted out violence on … [Read more...] about Social media mobilisation is a bright spot in Uganda’s dark Bobi Wine saga | The Conversation
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Bobi Wine case demonstrates the power of social media | The Conversation
Bobi Wine case demonstrates the power of social media: Graffiti mural of Bobi Wine in Nairobi. Kevin Issac/@NyawizzyRobert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician whose arrest and incarceration has sparked widespread protests in Uganda and elsewhere in the East African region. A great deal of this can be attributed to social media, which quickly … [Read more...] about Bobi Wine case demonstrates the power of social media | The Conversation
Africa Communications Media Group appoints new MD
Africa Communications Media Group appoints new MD: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG), which recently rebranded from Africommunications Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Managing Director, Nonye Mpho Omotola. Co-Founder Mimi Kalinda will transition from the Managing Director role to take on the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) function. Founded five … [Read more...] about Africa Communications Media Group appoints new MD
Nigerian brings South Africans a social media app with a twist
Nigerian brings South Africans a social media app with a twist: Johannesburg, Aug 1, 2018 – A Nigerian has harnessed the power of apps to bring South Africans a social media app with a twist. The app is Worldjunction for iPhone. The developer company is Worldjunction LLC. We all know how social media has created a paradigm shift in our world where most people use social … [Read more...] about Nigerian brings South Africans a social media app with a twist
How peace journalism can help the media cover elections in Africa | The Conversation
How peace journalism can help the media cover elections in Africa: Voting in the presidential run-off elections in Mali, recently. EPA/Tanya BindraSeveral countries in Africa, including Zimbabwe, Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon, hold crucial elections this year. Some of the polls are likely to be marked by protests as well as clampdowns on dissenting voices … [Read more...] about How peace journalism can help the media cover elections in Africa | The Conversation
