Kenya: the Quiz Show Combatting Covid-19
Innovative TV format helps dispel fake news and fear-mongering around the virus.
1 Oct 21
Disinformation
Nigeria: How Does Faith Affect Disinformation?
Conspiracy theories spreads by religious leaders have far-reaching impact.
14 Sep 21
Nigeria: No, the Covid-19 Vaccine Won’t Turn You Into A Vampire.
How one reporter calmly combatted disinformation spread by a religious leader.
27 Aug 21
Kenya: Dispelling Myths About Vaccines and Male Virility
Mombasa reporter describes how solid research and frank conversations can combat Covid-19 disinformation.
24 Aug 21
Debunking Africa’s Covid-19 Conspiracies
IWPR project uses open source intelligence and investigative techniques to probe some of the most prevalent fake news stories.
12 Aug 21
Fighting Fake News in Southeast Asia
IWPR supports partner NGOs in an innovative range of responses to the pandemic.
12 Aug 21
Helping Newsrooms Counter Disinformation
IWPR online course helps prevent local media from facilitating fake news.
9 Aug 21
Cambodia: Combatting COVID-19 Misinformation
Radio call-in show unpicks fake news and conspiracy theories around the virus.
22 Feb 21
FakeWatch Africa
Website to provide multimedia training and resources for fact-checking and investigations.
18 Jul 20
Africa's Fake News Epidemic and Covid-19: What Impact on Democracy?
Expert event to explore the impact of Covid-19 misinformation across Africa.
24 Jun 20
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