How Meta’s new moderation policy could worsen misinformation and tensions in Nigeria
Meta’s decision to end professional fact-checking and rely on user-generated ‘Community Notes’ may worsen the information landscape in Nigeria
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The role of cartoons in spreading disinformation in Africa
Animated videos that blend historical grievances with modern propaganda are being used in West Africa to increase anti-French sentiment, undermine Western peacekeeping efforts, and boost Russian influence in the region
‘Western experiments’: Dangerous narratives fuelling mistrust in health initiatives in Nigeria
Disinformation campaigns leech on existing geopolitical propaganda wars, often accusing Western organisations providing health support as having evil ulterior motives
‘Enough Refugees’: Coordinated campaign against Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Sudanese refugees fleeing the war-torn country are facing hostility in Egypt, fueled by a coordinated disinformation campaign and economic hardship. This environment of hate speech and misinformation is leaving vulnerable populations at greater risk, underscoring the urgent need for solutions
Russia positions as moral guardian in Nigeria’s LGBTQIA+ debate
Kremlin campaigns frame LGBTQ+ rights as a Western threat in the West African nation
New cold war: Russia’s self-defence narrative is the winner in Egypt
Egypt’s state-run media ecosystem has become an echo chamber for Russia’s narrative on the war in Ukraine
Who is to blame for the war in Ukraine? Disinformation shaping Egyptian perspectives on the Ukraine war
Russian actions in Ukraine are framed as defensive measures against Western aggression. This is the widespread narrative in Egypt, where cultural and economic arguments align Egyptian sympathies with Russian interests
Challenging the West: Russian anti-imperialism narratives in Nigeria
Influence operations campaigns capitalise on Western countries’ history of colonialism in Africa while presenting Russia as a trustworthy ally
Herbs over needles: Misinformation promoting natural remedies over vaccines in Nigeria
Anti-vaccine narratives gain traction in Nigeria by emphasising traditional medicine as superior to Western pharmaceuticals, using cultural and religious authorities to discredit global vaccination campaigns
Faith and fear: How religious beliefs fuel vaccine misinformation in Nigeria
Statements from Nigeria’s clerics sometimes portray vaccines as forbidden, dangerous, or incompatible with religious beliefs, a trend which undermines public health initiatives