Mali in battle against fake news
Since 2022, disinformation campaigns have almost quadrupled in Africa. At the heart of a political and economic conflict, Mali is trying to fight fake news and large -scale disinformation campaigns.
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Cognitive biases and disinformation: the winning combination
Mental shortcuts, cognitive biases are instrumentalized in many fake-news. How does the human brain fall into these disinformation traps? How to protect yourself?
Prevent disinformation with the approach of elections in Cameroon: Adisi-Cameroon and Cipesa mobilize the actors
Faced with the growing threat of disinformation that undermines electoral processes in Africa, an important forum was held on August 5 and 6, 2024 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Organized jointly by Cipesa and Adisi-Cameroon, this event brought together key players to strengthen their capacities and ...
Africa in the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympics
Despite certain controversies around the viability of the Seine or the participation of certain athletes, the atmosphere is at the party for the French National Olympic Committee (CNO) and its athletes. Fourth on the medal board Wednesday August 7 (48 medals including 13 in gold), this success arouses ...
The search for inverted images, one more weapon against disinformation
At a time when images are playing a crucial role in the transmission of information, reverse images research tools are essential for journalists and checkers.
Paris 2024: JOP between soft power and propaganda?
From July 26 to August 11, 2024, the Paris Olympic Games take place. 10 million spectators and several billion viewers are expected. 10,500 athletes must represent their country in 32 disciplines
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The impacts of
disinformation in Africa
Disturbance of social stability
False information can exacerbate social tensions and lead to civilian disorders, playing on ethnic and political divisions.
→ See our article on the example of disinformation in NigerErosion of confidence in the media
The propagation of Fake News reduces the credibility of traditional and digital media, pushing people to turn to unaccompanied sources of information.
→ See our article on local media in AfricaInfluence on elections
Fake-News can manipulate public opinion and affect the electoral results, by disseminating false information on candidates and electoral processes.
→ See our article on Deepfakes in AfricaEconomic impact
Disinformation can also affect local economies by sowing panic and disturbing financial and commercial markets.
→ see our article on the summit on disinformation in AccraBy exploring our site, you will discover how we approach these questions, the strategies put in place to fight against fake news, and concrete examples of disinformation in Africa.