MEDiA Project organises launch event

An in-person workshop held in August 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, provided colleagues from across the African continent with valuable insights into the socio-cultural context of communities affected by elections during this pivotal year.

MEDiA presented research conducted in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Senegal. The presentation highlighted lessons learned from disinformation campaigns in these countries and explored the challenges faced by fact-checkers and civil society organisers. Attendees also gained important information about the platforms commonly used to disseminate disinformation during election periods and strategies for effectively reaching relevant communities.