How AI can pose ethical and social challenges for journalism
Have you ever wondered how much of the news you read is written by humans or machines? Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing journalism, both as a tool to help journalists with their work and as a source of content creation.
Cameroon- Native Doctor Mistakenly Makes His Client’s (Pastor) Picture Go Viral – Fake News
The claim made by NÄDÏS on September 5, 2023, about Cameroon- native doctor mistakenly makes his client’s (‘pastor’) picture go viral is false.
Eric Tataw’s Recent Arrest is Not Connected to His Separatist Links
Eric Tataw is under detention and will not get bail because of his violent nature and his involvement in the Ambazonia National Army (ANA).
The Role of Clickbait and Sensationalism in Creating Disinformation and its Impact on Society
This project report summarizes the MeetUp that was held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, by group 2 of 3, of the 8th cohort of #defyhatenow.
The Article “Welcome to Yaounde” by TGP Newspaper is Misleading
In a recent article published by The Guardian Post Newspaper ISSUE N° 2839, the author Maxcel Fokwen paints a bleak picture of the capital city of Cameroon, Yaounde, and criticizes the government for its failure to provide basic services and infrastructure to its citizens.
Corpse Discovery of a Man in his 40s in Bamenda Under Suspicious Circumstances is True
Social media posts reported a suspicious killing. The man was in his 40s and had a chain and bullets near him. The post by Cameroon News Agency (CNA) on Facebook received 507 reactions, 232 comments, and 10 shares.
Fake News: Man Transforms into Snake and Swallows Girl
Claim: A bike rider claims he witness a man transform into snake and attempt to swallow a lady in his car. Verdict: Fake news. A bike rider confuses snake fabric trousers for an actual snake. Multiple news outlets wildly reported that a “sugar daddy” (a rich, older man who gives money, gifts, to someone mostly […]
Nationwide Fresh Strike For Teachers
An organization called the “On a Trop Supporté” (OTS) Movement has launched a nationwide strike action against the government.
Death rumors of Chief Sokoudjou, untrue
A few days ago, rumours circulating the internet suggests that Chief Sokoudjou is dead. The source of this fake news claimed to have received the message of the chief’s death from a notable in the Bamendjou chiefdom. Several social media post about his death are now deleted.
Military Abuse of Power in Cameroon
The military has moved quickly to defend and defy Cameroonian since the botched coup d’etat of April 6, 1984. Due to the Boko Haram conflict, the military has been defending Cameroonians in the Far North since 2013. Since the beginning of the Anglophone crisis in 2016, the military has been labeled as violent, an army of occupation, and inhumane.