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Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso envisage laws to regulate social media. Although these technologies present risks, they facilitate access to information. However, this regulation raises concerns about freedom of expression.
While the governments of Central African and West Africa are struggling to stem the spread of fakes news, a new disinformation tool appears: Deepfake. Little known in Africa, the Deepfake is already aroused concerns in several countries on the continent.
In Africa, journalists operate in a context of precarious security, marked by growing censorship and crimes against humanity. Faced with these challenges, how can the continent guarantee the truth if journalistic rights are compromised?
The RCA is classified 101st out of 180 countries for press freedom by RSF in 2022. Journalists face censorship, arrests and daily violence. A law of 2020 theoretically protects the press, but in practice, independent journalism remains hampered.
In Gabon, the development of free media is hampered by the severe sanctions of the regulator. Despite the long fight of journalists for full freedom of expression, disinformation remains prevalent, limiting objective information to the population.
In Burkina Faso, despite current challenges, the press remains relatively free, classified 41st out of 180 for the independence of the media according to Reporters Sans Frontières in 2022.
The proliferation of fake news in Africa poses significant challenges. What are the main sources of this false information? What impacts do they have on African society and how can we face it?
Discover concrete examples of false information that has circulated in Africa. These cases highlight the diffusion mechanisms and the motivations behind these fake news.
Analyze the consequences of fake news on African society. From political destabilization to the dissemination of fear, the impacts are multiple and often serious.
Explore the strategies put in place to raise awareness of African public about the dangers of fake news. Educational campaigns, media interventions, and local initiatives play a key role in the fight against disinformation.
Examine how the media in Africa tackles the problem of fake news. Fact-checking reports to educational programs, the media are on the front line in this struggle.
By reading these articles, you will be better equipped to understand the scope of fake news in Africa and to actively participate in their demystification.
