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Digital misinformation threats in West Africa

Overview

In West Africa, civic and academic leaders are raising alarms regarding the impact of artificial intelligence and digital misinformation on democratic processes.

In Ghana, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) warned that deepfakes, hate speech, and disinformation threaten social cohesion and democratic stability. NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy noted that advancements in AI make it difficult for citizens to verify truth, stating, “We have entered an age in which seeing and hearing can no longer on their own be treated as proof.” The commission has called for stronger partnerships with the media to prioritize accuracy over speed.

Similarly, in Nigeria, the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) is advocating for enhanced fact-checking and digital literacy to prepare for the 2027 general elections. The group highlighted the risks of AI-generated deepfakes and announced an upcoming conference focused on the intersection of media, technology, and elections in Africa.

Entities

Kathleen Addy · Nigeria Customs Service · Rotimi Olatunji · Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria · Ghana

Timeline

12 days ago

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Nigerian scholars urge stronger fact-checking for 2027 elections
Nigerian communication scholars are urging stronger fact-checking and digital literacy to combat AI-driven deepfakes and misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ghana's NCCE warns deepfakes and misinformation threaten democracy
Ghana’s NCCE has warned that deepfakes and misinformation threaten democratic stability, calling for closer collaboration with the media to promote accuracy and civic awareness.

Sources

disa.org · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · nannews.ng · realnewsmagazine.net