Astroturfing and online handling: Understanding the issues in Africa
Astroturfing, a subtle form of online manipulation, is to create false popular movements to influence public opinion.
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The top of the great mobilization of the Fact-Checking in Accra
The meeting to be held on October 9 and 10 in Accra will bring together African organizations engaged in the verification of the facts, in order to explore new avenues of action to fight against this scourge.
Disinformation, Messinformation, Malinformation: What differences?
In the digital age where information circulates at high speed, the concepts of disinformation, mesinformation and malinformation take on paramount importance.
Social networks: Youth, great condemned of disinformation?
The extent of the disinformation is not to be ignored in Cameroon. However, almost no one seems to do nothing to stop the damage.
DRC: Patrick Muyaya alerts the dangers of disinformation and fake-news
Patrick Muyaya brings together on May 27 in Kinshasa the follow -up committee for the Estates General for Communication and the Media. It is a question of preparing the next congress of the National Union of the Congo Press (UNPC) which will take place in September.
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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On the front page of disinformation
Impact of disinformation
Disinformation has deep and often destructive consequences on society. What are the impacts of disinformation on African social fabric? How can we mix these harmful effects?
Political destabilization
Disinformation can influence public elections and policies, thus threatening democracy and political stability. Explore cases where fake news played a destabilizing role in Africa.
Erosion of confidence
The spread of false information erodes public confidence in institutions and the media. This widespread distrust weakens social bond and community cohesion.
Amplification of social tensions
Fake news can exacerbate ethnic, religious and cultural divisions, fueling conflicts and violence. Discover examples where disinformation has caused social tensions in Africa.
Economic effects
Disinformation can have economic repercussions by creating financial panics or sabotating businesses by unfounded rumors. Analyze the economic impacts linked to the dissemination of fake news.
By browsing these articles, you will better understand the vast consequences of disinformation and the measures necessary to protect African society from its destructive effects.