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Since the coup d'etat of May 24, 2021, Mali has been illustrated by its instability. This takeover of power has the emblem of deteriorated press freedom and a disastrous humanitarian, security and economic situation. Since the coup of May 24, 2021, Colonel Assimi ...
The civil war in Sudan remains at the heart of international concerns. Since April 15, 2023, the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rapid support forces (RSF) has mobilized managers and organizations around the world, calling for a peaceful resolution. But in Kenya, a linked controversy ...
Burkina Faso experienced two states in 2022. Since then, the security and humanitarian situation has run to disaster. In the space of a year, Burkina Faso has switched twice in instability with successive coups. Since then, the security and humanitarian situation has not ...
In Mali, disinformation in health, fueled by social networks, poses a serious danger to public health.
Faced with the rise of fake news in Africa, media education becomes a crucial issue. In the digital age, where information circulates at high speed, disinformation threatens stability, democracy and citizen confidence.
To date, four candidates have been officially designated to compete in the supreme election. However, the opening election campaign arouses concerns about its sincerity. Latent disinformation could influence the final result.
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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.
