DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 5 -- THE media has been urged to prioritise stories that promote national cohesion and to remain vigilant in protecting personal data during the General Election period.

This call was made yesterday during a training session for editors and journalists in Dar es Salaam, organised as part of preparations for the upcoming polls.

The training covered five key areas: Legal frameworks and the electoral process, data protection principles for editors and journalists, the 2020 broadcasting regulations for political party elections, reporting during conflicts and emergencies and media guidelines for the 2025 General Election.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Director of Elections, Mr Ramadhani Kailima, empha...