Don’t Be a Useful Idiot: Stay Safe Online is a digital literacy campaign that uses engaging animation and practical advice to help people recognise online threats, think critically about what they see online and stay safe in an increasingly connected world.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping Africa’s economies, societies and information ecosystems, but how is the story being told? Drawing on new research from Kenya and South Africa, this article explores the narratives, blind spots and opportunities shaping AI coverage across African media, and why a more nuanced, locally grounded conversation is urgently needed.
Under the Influence: Online mis/disinformation in South Africa’s May 2024 election
Kenya’s 2022 elections and the rise of influence-for-hire networks, revealing how digital disinformation campaigns shape democracy.