Driving Division? Disinformation And The New Media Landscape In Nigeria.
The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedented and is further exacerbating pre-existing ethnic and religious tensions, says…
Theme: Media Freedom
Unpacking Falsehoods: COVID-19 and responses in Kano State
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) held an online forum on April 28, 2020 to examine what was happening…
Fake News In West Africa – Flows, Facilitators And Fixes
This document highlights the individuals or organizations involved in the spread of falsehoods, the tactics they seek to employ, and…
On the Frontlines Fighting Disinformation
Alicia Wanless sits down with Doug to unpack her research on the information environment, disinformation campaigns in Ukraine, and how…
How can Peacebuilders Counter Dangerous Speech?
Join us for a discussion about the consequences of dangerous speech and how peacebuilders can use evidence-based strategies to counter…
Polarization and the Media
This is a presentation by Amanda Ripley, an investigative journalist, on the relationship between polarization and the media.
#DFRLabCoffeeBreak- Investigative Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono
Hopewell Chin’ono is an investigative reporter based in Zimbabwe. Through his freelancing and work with the BBC World Service, Chin’ono…
How inauthentic Facebook accounts targeted detained Moroccan journalists
In May 2022, Meta removed a network of 43 accounts engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior, and the spread of disinformation…
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channel linked to inauthentic Facebook assets from Côte d’Ivoire
Alleged NGO from Côte d’Ivoire ran inauthentic Facebook assets that promoted its expanding pro-Russia Telegram channel
Transphobic Disinformation trends on Twitter after Highland Park shooting
This report examines how right-wing accounts spread harmful narratives associating transgender people with violent behavior and mental illness