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The independent body in charge of elections in Cameroon has just launched an official Facebook page in order to combat disinformation linked to the electoral process. In Cameroon, the fight against disinformation now mobilizes public institutions as well as parapublic organizations and civil society ....
The evolution of artificial intelligence nourishes the social networks of ever more entertaining content. However, this ability to capture attention can also be used to manipulate information. The development of IA content on Tiktok since 2018, and the introduction of Chatgpt by OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence (IA) ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) quickly transforms the world of work. If it opens up new perspectives, it also raises concerns about the future of many jobs. In Africa, where the labor market is already confronted with major challenges, this technological revolution poses a crucial question: how ...
In Africa, corruption, land conflicts and falsification of documents and other challenges slow down economic and social development. However, unknown technology from the general public could offer lasting solutions: blockchain. Often associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain is actually a revolutionary tool ...
On August 30, 2023, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema put an end to the reign of Ali Bongo Ondimba, by overthrowing his government. This coup has caused a shock wave across the country, sowing seeds of hope for a renewal while leaving ...
Approaching the presidential elections, the denigration campaigns and false news aimed at certain candidates are intensifying. In Cameroon, social tension increases as the presidential election approaches, in a tense political climate and marked by growing concern. In this pre-electoral period, disinformation ...
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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.
