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Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries as anti-US sentiment helps it take hold, researchers say (feddit.org)
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The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The trend is linked partly to competition among world powers, which is being played out in Africa too.

Across the continent, multiple foreign powers, including China, France, Russia, the US and others, are competing to shape public opinion. In most cases, states use legitimate approaches to get their messages across. But there are many recent examples of foreign powers spreading misleading or false narratives about current affairs.

For example, in 2020, Meta revealed that the French military was behind an online campaign to sway public opinion in the Central African Republic against Russia. And in 2022, the US was accused of leading a disinformation campaign targeting Arab-speaking communities.

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[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

In most cases, states use legitimate approaches to get their messages across.

Yes, thank you propaganda, we are the good guys 🤡

[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

in 2020, Meta revealed that the French military... And in 2022, the US...

Might want to fix that phony headline to add usa, europe, zionists, etc.

Is there even a source? Or just random copypasta?