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The spread of fact-checking in Africa

03/08/2019 GMT

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With misinformation so easy to spread, how can it be stopped or challenged?

We explore the work of a fact-checking charity trying to raise awareness about misinformation in Africa.

Fact-checking politicians, social media and the news is becoming a popular business. With misinformation so easy to spread, how can it be stopped or challenged? We explore the work of one charity, Africa Check – which is trying to spread skills and awareness across the continent. We talk to its founder, Peter Cunliffe-Jones, about why he thinks fact-checking alone is not enough to tackle misinformation.  

Producer: Darin Graham
Presenter: Charlotte McDonald. 

(Magnifying glass on Africa. Photo Credit: Getty images)

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