Misinformation

Ethiopia Cautions Against Misleading Info on North Western of Somalia Pact ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - On Wednesday, Ethiopia's Prime Minister's Office issued a public notice warning people about circulating false details online regarding a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North Western of Somalia. They stressed the necessity for verifying facts before jumping to conclusions, as misleading information can spread like wildfire and cause substantial damage. "We urge the public to stay…

The symposium shone a light on the menace of misinformation to social cohesion, advocating strong actions to curb falsehoods and halt their violent consequences. Minister Aweis underscored the forum's significance, urging collective opposition to fake news and misinformation for the nation's welfare. Findings from the forum will forge a holistic strategy to tackle misinformation and aggression, fostering a unified national effort to safeguard and bolster societal unity. This Ministry of Information initiative represents a…

The prevalence of fake news is increasing in Central Africa, largely due to social media. To combat this, bloggers, media outlets, and civil society actors have been organizing training and awareness sessions in recent months.