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
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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
‘Enough Refugees’: Coordinated campaign against Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Sudanese refugees fleeing the war-torn country are facing hostility in Egypt, fueled by a coordinated disinformation campaign and economic hardship. This environment of hate speech and misinformation is leaving vulnerable populations at greater risk, underscoring the urgent need for solutions
Russia positions as moral guardian in Nigeria’s LGBTQIA+ debate
Kremlin campaigns frame LGBTQ+ rights as a Western threat in the West African nation