Disinformation

IWPR’s local partner in Moldova, the Association of Independent Press (API), held two seminars in May and June 2022 as part of a project supporting Moldovan media’s resilience to disinformation following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The project is funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). © IWPR

Moldovan Media Learn New Skills to Build Resilience

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

28 Jun 22

Countering Disinformation in Moldova

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

21 Apr 22

Reporting Covid-19 in Africa

Fake news, conspiracies and bad science mean that many are missing out on the care they need.

4 Feb 22

A healthcare professional is vaccinated against Covid-19 on March 10, 2021 in Kampala, Uganda. © Luke Dray/Getty Images

Covid-19: the Africa Story

What links vampires, al-Shabab and onions?

9 Dec 21

Setting up the studio for For Facts Sake quiz show. © Africa Uncensored

Kenya: the Quiz Show Combatting Covid-19

Innovative TV format helps dispel fake news and fear-mongering around the virus.

1 Oct 21

Nigeria: How Does Faith Affect Disinformation?

Conspiracy theories spreads by religious leaders have far-reaching impact.

14 Sep 21

IWPR trainee and contributor Bukola Ayeni.

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

IWPR trainee and contributor Athuman Luchi.

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

A mural depicting coronavirus on the streets in Kibera slums on March 29, 2021 in Nairobi Kenya. © Donwilson Odhiambo/Getty Images

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.