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How China and Russia exert influence through media in Africa

Beverly Ochieng decrypts the growing presence of China and Russia in the region their influence on African media.

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Swissinfo director on their potential defunding

As political stranglehold on international public media slowly closes, their very existence is being called into question in some countries.

How Western Balkans public media empowered youth to tell fake from fact

Western Balkans public media collaborated with content creators collaborate, to address mis- and disinformation, and engage young audiences. 

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How a TVO show is “building immunity” to misinformation

How TVO's newest fact-checking programme scrutinises misinformation online, and equips audiences with the tools to identity it themselves. 

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Four in 10 UK adults encounter misinformation

Ofcom appointed a Chair of new Misinformation and Disinformation Advisory Committee and published new research on exposure to misinformation

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It’s about trust: Public service media and disinformation

Public service media are often credited as an antidote to fake news, but how do they do it, and are they doing it well?

GBC: Maintaining balance ahead of a crucial Ghana election

As Ghana prepares to vote in December elections amid an economic crisis, the head of the GBC explains the vital role the public broadcaster has played in the country's democracy.

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RNZ chief executive apologises after pro-Russian sentiment added to stories

A Ukrainian man who complained about an RNZ story last year having Russian propaganda says his concerns are only now being noticed.

Nigeria Election: Threats, sanctions, and disinformation

In the run up to the 2023 presidential election, journalists in Nigeria had already started to highlight safety concerns to the CPJ.

Priority to provide public service on TikTok

Providing trusted news and information on TikTok has become a bigger priority for some public media organisations to help combat growing disinformation on the platform.