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The Chinese platform of short videos, launched in 2016, extends its activity in Africa. It already competes with Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, signed a partnership with the copyright of 22 African countries and sponsored the CAN 2022, supporting local artists.
In Africa, young people use the Internet to express themselves, which pushes certain states to limit access to delicate themes. In 2020, several countries blocked the Internet, while tech companies strengthen investments to extend broadband.
Osinachi, renowned African artist, illustrates the revival of art on the continent with his unique digital works, known worldwide under the name of "crypto art".
More and more African countries adopt cryptocurrencies, attracted by their ease of use for international transactions, a low banking rate, and interest in speculation and savings. About 11% of South Africans and 9% of Nigerians already have them.
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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 NigerThe 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 AfricaFake-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 AfricaDisinformation 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.
