disinformation

UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses concern over a funding shortfall affecting millions of Palestinians and denounces disinformation campaigns against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

The CJID is hosting a media summit in Ghana to address the threat of disinformation to democratic governance in West Africa. The event will gather journalists, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders to examine this issue.

Africa Check is tracking disinformation related to anti-migrant protests in South Africa. The live report focuses on circulating false information during these protests.

A top FSB mole inside Ukraine's SBU received a life sentence after being monitored and used to pass disinformation to Russia's FSB before his 2025 arrest.

HUR spokesperson stated that Russia has replaced Wagner with the Defense Ministry-backed Africa Corps and continues to exert political influence in Africa. Russian intelligence is using disinformation and AI-generated content to destabilize at least 22 African countries.

Journalists in Ghana have been urged to uphold accuracy, fairness, and truth in their reporting as misinformation and disinformation threaten national and global economies. The call to action comes amid concerns about the impact of false information on economic stability.

Armenia’s pro-Europe Civil Contract party won nearly 50% of the vote in Sunday's election, defeating the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party, which received around 23%. The victory occurred despite disinformation efforts linked to Russia.

Russian disinformation in Armenia during legislative elections was described as 'neither a surprise nor effective' by Richard Giragosian, founding director of the Regional Studies Center.

Police sought to intervene in the Henry Nowak murder trial and issue a statement addressing disinformation. The statement aimed to clarify false narratives surrounding the case.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic is being exacerbated by disinformation and rumors, which are hindering containment efforts. Health workers face challenges not only from the deadly virus but also from these misinformation patterns, which are recognized as addressable issues.

Disinformation and rumors in Congo are hindering efforts to contain a deadly Ebola variant, worsening the epidemic. Health workers note these patterns are well-known but could be addressed to improve containment.

Armenian voters face a disinformation campaign linked to Russia, which is exploiting trauma from recent wars to influence the election. Analysts warn of a coordinated foreign network weaponizing this trauma, with FRANCE 24 reporting on the issue.

The article discusses criticisms of US and Chinese social media platforms in Europe, including opaque algorithms, insufficient legal protection for minors, hate speech, and disinformation. It highlights Europe's interest in developing its own social media alternatives but questions how to achieve this.

Hybrid non-kinetic warfare, involving cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation, is increasingly used by threat actors to destabilize adversaries without direct military confrontation. Iran and Russia have targeted critical infrastructure in the US and Europe, while disinformation campaigns aim to divide societies and influence political outcomes.

Ebola is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with disinformation and mistrust hindering containment efforts. The outbreak is the third-worst in history.

The article discusses Iran's effectiveness in information warfare and disinformation campaigns in the age of AI-generated content. Experts argue that traditional frameworks for combating disinformation are becoming inadequate as artificial intelligence enables the rapid production of misleading content.

The article discusses allegations that Russia has engaged in malicious activities targeting Wikipedia, potentially through disinformation campaigns or hacking. It references a Hacker News thread with limited comments and points.

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan warns London is facing a 'disinformation blizzard' aimed at portraying the city as declining. The statement highlights concerns about misleading narratives targeting London's image.

Sir Sadiq Khan warns that London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city in decline. The mayor's statement highlights concerns about the spread of false information affecting the city's image.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged ministers to take stronger action against social media companies spreading disinformation about London's crime rates and integration. A study highlights a surge in hostile accounts promoting falsehoods, which Khan warns could fuel domestic terrorism through online conspiracy theories.

The FBI issued a statement warning the public about two fraudulent videos falsely claiming to originate from the Bureau. The videos contain false claims about election security, including allegations of ballot fraud arrests and references to the Second Gentleman. The FBI clarified that these videos are not authentic and do not represent official Bureau communications.

This article examines whether Canadian legal frameworks are better suited to address disinformation compared to other jurisdictions. It explores the effectiveness of Canadian law in combating false and misleading information in the digital landscape.