Africa: How to Combat Disinformation? Dominique Tchimbakala and the Invisible Virus

Can disinformation threaten a country's peace? In Africa, social media has become a breeding ground for rumors, political manipulation, and disinformation campaigns. With the advent of artificial intelligence, this phenomenon is taking on a new dimension. In her new book, "Disinformation in Africa," Franco-Congolese journalist Dominique Tchimbakala decodes the mechanisms of disinformation and their impact on African societies. Invited to the Africa Journal on France 24, she discusses the responsibilities of local and foreign actors, media distrust, and solutions for learning to recognize false information. How can one verify information before sharing it? What role can schools, media, and citizens play? And how can disinformation be fought without threatening freedom of expression? An interview with Fatimata Wane. Key Points: • Invited to the Africa Journal on France 24, she discusses the responsibilities of local and foreign actors, media distrust, and solutions for learning to recognize false information. • In her new book, "Disinformation in Africa," Franco-Congolese journalist Dominique Tchimbakala decodes the mechanisms of disinformation and their impact on African societies. • In Africa, social media has become a breeding ground for rumors, political manipulation, and disinformation campaigns.