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Anti-US rally in Niger as junta deepens ties with Russia
Anti-US rally in Niger as junta deepens ties with Russia
Coordinated networks of social media pages from nearby Russia-aligned Mali amplified the anti-US rally.
ADDO
Apr 29
Africa Corps: Russia’s new force in Africa
Africa Corps: Russia’s new force in Africa
The Russian-backed Africa Corps is extending the Wagner Group’s military operations on the continent.
ADDO
Apr 24
Anti-LGBTQIA+ hate increases in Kenya after court ruling
Anti-LGBTQIA+ hate increases in Kenya after court ruling
The LGBTQIA+community’s court victory met with heightened attacks on social media and religious outcry, revealing cultural tensions
ADDO
Apr 25
5 ways to detect coordinated electoral disinfo campaigns
5 ways to detect coordinated electoral disinfo campaigns
Find out how to identify the digital deceptions used to derail electoral integrity as African countries prepare for crucial polls.
ADDO
Mar 1
How Russia uses education as a soft power tool in Africa
How Russia uses education as a soft power tool in Africa
Russia uses arts, education and scientific collaborations as strategic tools to amplify its influence across Africa.
ADDO
Feb 13
Inside Russia’s war disinfo network on TikTok
Inside Russia’s war disinfo network on TikTok
Russia is covertly using TikTok to spread disinformation that is affecting global perceptions about the war in Ukraine.
ADDO
Feb 23
DRC battles disinformation as it prepares for elections
DRC battles disinformation as it prepares for elections
Disinformation, violence, and the quest for electoral clarity are some of the public’s concerns as the DRC heads to vote.
ADDO
Dec 16, 2023
Data shows surge in extremist violence in Niger after coup
Data shows surge in extremist violence in Niger after coup
An analysis of pre-and post-coup extremism fatality in Niger shows the need to address security challenges urgently.
ADDO
Nov 2, 2023
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
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