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African leaders launch pushback against South Africa's anti-migrant narrative
Senior African political leaders, diplomats, lawyers, and researchers have launched a coordinated pushback against South Africa's increasingly hardline migration narrative,…
Africa’s new information war: The leaked files that expose a manufactured solidarity
A cache of leaked documents has exposed a sprawling foreign influence network operating across 34 African countries, revealing how Africa’s political space is being quietly…
World’s top economists urge action to protect the media
As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, 11 of the world’s leading economists urge the recognition and upholding of the economic…
G20 leaders can’t tackle the climate crisis without addressing information integrity
The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ misinformation shows need for African-tailored AI algorithms
Most artificial intelligence bots are trained outside the continent, raising questions of bias
Fort Hare University: Lies and xenophobia distract from the jobs crisis
State disinvestment in public services, infrastructure and manufacturing ensured that millions would remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with or without immigration
The era of misinformation and disinformation is a global crisis
The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights
Democracies must adapt in the age of disinformation
Democracy’s advantages must be articulated in the face of false information but delivering benefits is the best way to secure democratic governance
The high cost of sacrificing nuance in a sea of misinformation
Recent events highlight how bigots cherry-pick information to suit their own purposes
Sanef seeks intervention in SABC vs MK party case over Government of National Unity
The public broadcaster has rejected the party’s demand that it not refer to the ruling coalition as a government of national unity as an attack on media freedom
Quantify news to ensure credibility in a disinformation age
Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa
Come elections, critical thinking skills are key to fighting fake news
As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff
E-voting versus paper ballots
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic…
Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns?
Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.
Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?
Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.