# West African military focus on technology and misinformation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-african-military-focus-on-technology-and-misinformation > Updated: 2026-08-14T14:46:54.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters held a workshop in Abuja focused on countering misinformation and influence operations. Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede emphasized that modern security threats include the weaponization of social division by criminal and terrorist groups, calling for a coordinated approach involving government, civil society, and local communities to strengthen national resilience. By mid-August 2026, efforts to address security and misinformation expanded in scope. In Ghana, Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson advocated for the Ghana Armed Forces to adopt smart technology and intelligence-driven operations to meet modern threats. Simultaneously in Nigeria, the Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria (DYAN) pledged to support the military by using strategic youth participation to combat propaganda and protect public trust in security institutions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Military leaders in Ghana and Nigeria focus on technology and misinformation Military leaders in Ghana are pushing for technological modernization, while youth groups in Nigeria pledge to help the armed forces combat misinformation and propaganda. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/military-leaders-in-ghana-and-nigeria-focus-on-technology-and-misinformation ### 2026-07-24: Nigeria Defence Headquarters Calls for Stronger Action Against Misinformation Nigeria's Defence Headquarters hosted a July workshop in Abuja urging a whole‑society strategy to counter misinformation and strengthen national resilience through influence operations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-defence-headquarters-calls-for-stronger-action-against-misinformation --- Cite as: West African military focus on technology and misinformation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-african-military-focus-on-technology-and-misinformation