Misinformation

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Life coaching: A double-edged sword on social media in Africa
Life

Life coaching: A double-edged sword on social media in Africa

As the continent experiences a boom in life coaches, doubts linger on what their coaching credentials are based on
Türkiye debunks false claims of its missile used by Israeli army in Gaza
Türkiye

Türkiye debunks false claims of its missile used by Israeli army in Gaza

Türkiye's Center for Countering Disinformation refutes claims of Turkish-made missiles used by Israeli army in Gaza, emphasising no ammunition trade between Türkiye and Israel.
Former South African leader Mbeki's death claims 'harmful'
Africa

Former South African leader Mbeki's death claims 'harmful'

Rumours of Mbeki’s passing swarmed social media on Wednesday, prompting calls for clarity from concerned citizens.
Stratcom Summit issues a declaration of intent, denouncing Israel's 'war crimes' in Gaza
Türkiye

Stratcom Summit issues a declaration of intent, denouncing Israel's 'war crimes' in Gaza

Stressing the significance of fighting against disinformation, misinformation and all forms of information manipulation, the summit concludes with a declaration of intent condemning 'all Israeli activities targeting media.'
Trolls, Islamophobes, sham experts inflame social media as bombs hit Gaza
World

Trolls, Islamophobes, sham experts inflame social media as bombs hit Gaza

As Israel rains death on besieged Gaza, anti-Palestine users try to dominate the narrative and set the news agenda by hawking doctored visuals, tampered articles and unverified news on social media — a pattern seen in every Israel-Palestine war.
YouTube launches health policy to fight misinformation
World

YouTube launches health policy to fight misinformation

YouTube has launched a health policy to help in tackling medical misinformation on the platform.
Misinformation in Sudan conflict fact-checked
Africa

Misinformation in Sudan conflict fact-checked

As the conflict in Sudan continues with death toll mounting one big emerging problem is misinformation and the spread of fake news on social media.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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