Russian propaganda: How Moscow uses disinformation in Africa – DW – 02/03/2025
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Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the methods and objectives of these campaigns differ from region to region and how effective they are.

Summary

Russian state disinformation campaigns are aggressively spreading across Africa, with Moscow using manipulated images and deceptive narratives to bolster its global influence.

Campaigns mix truths with distortions, employing local influencers, nano-influencers, and buzzers to amplify messages.

State-sponsored efforts extend to radio stations and online news outlets, weaving networks that adapt propaganda to local cultural contexts and historical sentiments.

These tactics stoke anti-West anger and revive nostalgic Soviet-era alliances, effectively challenging Western influence while reshaping Africa’s political landscape.

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
    96·
    29 days ago

    Maybe the West should not be exploiting African nations for centuries.

    • JohnDClayEnglish
      161·
      29 days ago

      Absolutely, and that includes Russia. They don’t get a free pass to exploit them now just because others have done it before.

        • JohnDClayEnglish
          2·
          29 days ago

          Some dictators certainly did, getting regime security in exchange for valuable resources.

  • MaleficentFeature849English
    413·
    29 days ago

    Ain’t this a French news channel?

    France has been shown the boot in all of the African nations as it stands today.

    How surprising!