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New pro-Russian, pan-Africanist group emerges in Côte d’Ivoire
New pro-Russian, pan-Africanist group emerges in Côte d’Ivoire
Group members, including pro-Russian actor Kémi Séba’s CSO, have joined forces to promote their anti-Western agenda from a unified…
ADDO
Apr 10
Mali’s junta solidifies power by suspending political activities
Mali’s junta solidifies power by suspending political activities
Bolstered by its successes against insurgents, the Malian military junta is tightening its control by shutting out the opposition
ADDO
Apr 11
African Initiative: Russia’s new mouthpiece in Africa
African Initiative: Russia’s new mouthpiece in Africa
Bridging the gap between Africa and Russia: What is the African Initiative’s impact on shaping narratives on the continent?
ADDO
Feb 6
Dissecting the online networks supporting the Niger coup
Dissecting the online networks supporting the Niger coup
Social media campaigns in Niger that support Russia or oppose France have become more prevalent since the July 2023 coup.
ADDO
Feb 6
Séba promotes anti-French sentiments in West Africa
Séba promotes anti-French sentiments in West Africa
Find out more about events involving Kémi Séba that led to the spread of anti-French narratives in West Africa
ADDO
Jan 12
Inside Al-Shabaab’s digital propaganda machine
Inside Al-Shabaab’s digital propaganda machine
In the dark corners of the internet, where extremist groups are often hidden, Al-Shabaab has cultivated a complex digital network.
ADDO
Nov 23, 2023
China’s authoritarian export to Africa
China’s authoritarian export to Africa
Inside the authoritarian model of the Chinese Communist Party’s sponsored leadership school in Tanzania.
ADDO
Dec 6, 2023
How influencers were paid to manipulate Nigeria’s election
How influencers were paid to manipulate Nigeria’s election
Nigerian political parties secretly paid influencers to spread misinformation during the 2023 elections.
ADDO
Dec 6, 2023
How trolls targeted Kenya’s 2022 elections
How trolls targeted Kenya’s 2022 elections
Paid influencers and other ‘keyboard warriors’ used a clear playbook to amplify toxic content to polarise voters.
ADDO
Nov 16, 2022
Pro-Wagner sentiment remains strong in Africa
Pro-Wagner sentiment remains strong in Africa
African support for the mercenary group remains strong on pro-Russian social media despite rebellion against the Kremlin.
ADDO
Aug 7, 2023
How CfA is battling disinformation amid global conflicts
How CfA is battling disinformation amid global conflicts
In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Le Grande Continent discusses the burning issue of disinformation in Africa.
ADDO
Nov 29, 2023
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