Research
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How Telegram, TikTok aided Russian disinformation that led to incarceration of Nigerian minors
Umar works as an assistant in a provision store in Kano, Nigeria, where shelves brim with items kissed by the…
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How deepfakes amplify information disorder and diminish public trust
Introduction The world is moving at a fast pace with advancements in technology. Artificial intelligence tools are one of the…
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Addressing misinformation around Nigeria Immigration’s online passport portal
Following the recent announcement by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on deploying an Online platform for passport application and renewal…
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AI disinformation in elections: The challenges, impact and solution
Introduction As described by John McCarthy in 1956, Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the science and engineering of making intelligent…
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Exploring the Legal and Political Consequences of the Postponement of Senegal’s Presidential Election
Introduction Two of the basic tenets of democracy are free and fair elections, which entails that elections be regular and…
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The Media, a Virus or Vaccine for correcting Information Disorder?
By Francis Sowa, Ph.D. Lecturer 1, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Email: fsowa2007@yahoo.com, francis.sowa@usl.edu.sl, Abstract The…
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Liberia’s Election 2023: Unmasking disinformation actors and channels
ABSTRACT The study is a content analysis of fact-checks from three fact-checking organisations during and after the 2023 presidential elections…
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#LiberiaDecides2023: Weah’s CDC leads mis-disinformation spreading chart
Introduction The political landscape in Liberia is poised for critical decision-making on Oct. 10, 2023, the country’s general election. With…
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Baba Aisha: NAFDAC launches probe after DUBAWA’s investigation
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reacted to an investigation by DUBAWA and PREMIUM…
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Bots, impersonation, and disinformation: The battle for truth ahead of Sierra Leone’s close race election
The Sierra Leone election, scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023, is shaping up to be a highly competitive race with…
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