When chicken imports are at risk in a struggling economy
Online debate over Angola’s chicken import ban reveals how food policy became a propaganda tool
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How disinfo threatens Angola’s rail ambitions
The Lobito Corridor shows how false narratives can derail Africa’s strategic projects
Soft power plays out in ‘Russian Houses’
Cultural centres and study exchanges expand Moscow’s influence and loyalty networks in Africa
Conspiracy theories threaten to unravel gains against Ebola
After the outbreak of the disease in Uganda in January, posts questioning the truth of it went viral
Who funds Algeria’s independent media?
As revenue streams dry up, a number of media sites are promoting a telecom giant owned by Qatar
Did Washington Post amplify Moroccan propaganda?
Washington Post echoes disputed claims that Saharan mercenaries were captured in Aleppo
Who is Maria Alberto, and her ghost army of digital sockpuppets?
In Angola, fake influencers and sockpuppet accounts flood social media with pro-MPLA content while attacking critics and opposition voices.
How Meta’s new moderation policy could worsen misinformation and tensions in Nigeria
Meta’s decision to end professional fact-checking and rely on user-generated ‘Community Notes’ may worsen the information landscape in Nigeria
The role of cartoons in spreading disinformation in Africa
Animated videos that blend historical grievances with modern propaganda are being used in West Africa to increase anti-French sentiment, undermine Western peacekeeping efforts, and boost Russian influence in the region
‘Western experiments’: Dangerous narratives fuelling mistrust in health initiatives in Nigeria
Disinformation campaigns leech on existing geopolitical propaganda wars, often accusing Western organisations providing health support as having evil ulterior motives