Removal of the Ministry of Women in Senegal, the feminist committee is worried
In a feminist statement of April 6, the abolition of the Ministry of Women in Senegal appears to be a questioning of the place of women in Senegalese society.
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Presidential elections in Senegal: the specter of disinformation hangs over the ballot
Two weeks after the presidential elections in Senegal, Aki Actu takes stock of manipulation of information shattered by local and regional factories.
Senegal: Between disinformation and electoral division, the issues of a presidential election under tension
On March 24, 2024, the presidential elections of Senegal will be held. A well -lived election, with a total of 19 candidates in competition whose objective of each is to become the 5th President of the Republic. Who will succeed Macky Sall and will become the future president of Senegal?
International Women's Day: The fight for continuous freedom of expression
International Women's Day on March 8 emphasizes "investing in favor of women: accelerating pace", theme emphasizing the urgency of promoting equal rights to reduce disparities and their effects on society, economics and the environment.
In Niger, disinformation fuels the political crisis!
During a political crisis, media control for propaganda purposes represents a major anti-democratic tool. Niger is no exception to this rule.
In the DRC, journalists forced to become the loudspeakers of the regime
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country classified 124th out of 180 countries in the press freedom classification of reporters Without Borders (RSF), journalists suffer the consequences of a tense political and intercommunity situation.
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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.