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Senegal: Fighting Fake News - How Media in Kenya and Senegal Check Facts

Misinformation is accelerating in speed and volume, affecting many individuals in Africa regularly.
Media professionals in Senegal and Kenya use fact-checking strategies like cross-checking information to combat misinformation.
Participants view training in media literacy as essential for empowering the public to verify facts independently.
Recent changes by Meta to end its fact-checking program may contribute to the further spread of false information.

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"fact-checking is in danger of death": the concern of the sector in the face of the new geopolitical situation

DECRYPTAGE - In Brussels, actors anticipate a proliferation of fake news, favored by the rise of AI and the turnaround of platforms, against the background of informational warfare.

6 months ago·Paris, France

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allAfrica

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Senegal: Fighting Fake News - How Media in Kenya and Senegal Check Facts

Analysis - Misinformation has accelerated in recent years, in speed and volume. Studies show that Africans are exposed to misinformation and disinformation on a regular basis.

6 months ago·South Africa

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Sud Ouest

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"Fake news", "information manipulations": the army trains to fight misinformation

A giant exercise of the French army has been taking place in Rennes since 17 March. The goal ? Fight against "fake news" and other "information manipulations" in case of cyberattack Preparing for "

6 months ago·France

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