8 articles tagged with “misinformation”
Digital rights advocates and government officials across Africa are sounding alarms about artificial intelligence networks spreading misinformation ahead of crucial 2027 elections in Nigeria and Kenya.
As experts warn against reckless social media use, a landmark report reveals health journalism across Africa faces existential threats, creating a dangerous convergence that undermines public trust and health outcomes.
An Abuja medical facility has categorically denied social media reports linking it to the death of Nigerian content creator King Mitchy, announcing plans to pursue legal recourse against those spreading the misinformation.
Veteran journalists and educational institutions across Africa are stepping up efforts to train the next generation of media professionals on ethical storytelling practices as concerns grow over the spread of misinformation in digital spaces.
As synthetic media technology advances, Zimbabwe faces a new electoral threat where both real and fabricated videos can be dismissed as fake, creating a crisis of trust that could undermine democratic processes.
Political analysts warn of escalating misinformation and hypocrisy in Nigerian political communication, raising concerns about truth and accountability as the 2027 electoral cycle begins.
From candidate withdrawals in FCT elections to religious prophecies targeting state governors, Nigeria's political arena confronts mounting challenges of misinformation and institutional integrity as the 2027 general elections approach.
Spanish authorities arrest a 20-year-old who exploited hotel booking systems to reserve luxury rooms for one cent, while Pope Leo XIV launches a Vatican initiative to combat AI-generated misinformation through verified digital feeds.