"When someone challenges my facts or questions my sources, that's journalism," explains a Ugandan TV reporter. "But when they call me a 'dwarf' and threaten my family - that's not about free speech anymore."
Online romance scams prey on the hopes of single women seeking genuine connections, promising instant love before revealing a darker agenda.
At Uganda Media Week 2024, ACWJ's ED Vivian Serwanjja highlighted the critical state of mental health in newsrooms, where 70% of female journalists experience trauma-related stress.
Media organizations must prioritize mental health through comprehensive policies like confidential counseling and paid leave and supportive practices like manager training.
Women's stories are crucial for equality, yet female journalists in Africa face systemic underrepresentation and severe Gender-Based Violence, including online attacks.
