African nations intensify fight against disinformation

· Politics · Ghana · Mozambique

From Ghana to Mozambique, efforts to combat fake news are gaining momentum, according to a report. But addressing disinformation also raises questions about safeguarding free speech, leaving some governments in an awkward position as they seek to police falsehoods without silencing critics.

Why it matters：The balance between curbing disinformation and protecting free expression is a growing global policy challenge.

Key points

  • Efforts span countries from Ghana to Mozambique.
  • Free-speech safeguards are a concern.
  • Some governments face awkward trade-offs.

Sources (original reporting)

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