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Testing the fault lines
A sample analysis of election-related fake content in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal and an account of the perceptions, behaviours, attitudes and beliefs of media studies students in the four countries

Alan Finlay, Nazarene Makena, Busola Ajibola, Tidiane Sy
Published: März 2025
Election-related disinformation is reshaping democracies across Africa. This study examines how fake content spread during elections in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal fuels distrust, exploits divisions, and skews public perception.
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