Misinformation

Viral Facts Africa initiative to combat dangerous health misinformation

Viral Facts Africa initiative to combat dangerous health misinformation

Africa MisinformationTracking the focus of misinformation circulating on social media is difficult, but African fact-checking organizations say they have debunked more than 1300 misleading reports since the onset of the pandemic.

Nkosi Kwanele is a screenwriter, content producer, author

‘You have to be responsible online’

Misinformation COVID19

— Nkosi Kwanele (Zimbabwe)

Behind the camera capturing the scene

‘Misinformation can be deadly’

Misinformation COVID19

— Kamva Namba (South Africa)

Daisy Masembe (second left), her crew and actors.

‘Take responsibility for what you share on your phone’

Misinformation COVID19

— Daisy Masembe (Uganda)

Ms. Ako at the river filming the PSA.

‘If you wouldn’t drink dirty water, you shouldn’t share fake news’

Misinformation COVID19

— Julie Ako (Nigeria)

#DontGoViral: UNESCO and i4Policy campaign crowdsources local content to combat the Infodemic

UN, news organizations and artists fight against COVID-19 fake news

As COVID-19 spreads, so do fake news, conspiracy theories and doctored pictures and videos. Left unchecked, most of it is harmful and could lead to people ultimately losing their lives

IOM launched this week the nation-wide online campaign “Fake News Project”.

IOM Niger goes digital to empower communities to deter fake news

Verified will provide information around three themes: science — to save lives; solidarity ...

VERIFIED: UN launches new global initiative to combat misinformation

Africa COVID-19