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Category Archives: Socio-cultural
Media Literacy, Socio-cultural
How to Spot Fake News: A Case Study of The Guardian Post Newspaper in Cameroon
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Fake news is a term that refers to false or misleading information that is presented as factual news. It can have serious consequences for the public, such as influencing their opinions, emotions, and actions. In this case, the publisher of The Guardian Post was arrested for a fake cover page.
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Imagine a world where social media is free of cliches and stereotypes. A world where every phrase or expression is original and meaningful, and every group of people or thing is portrayed accurately and positively.
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This article reports on a study of medicinal plants for reproductive health care in Cameroon and Central Africa. It documents the indigenous knowledge, pharmacological properties, and safety of 70 plant species used by traditional healers and elders for 27 reproductive ailments. It also discusses the importance of integrating traditional and modern health systems, and the need for more research and conservation of the medicinal plants.
Fact Check, Socio-cultural
Massive Recruitment Opportunity to work in Canada for 10,000 FCFA (Misleading)
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A TikTok video posted by official_princess_eva_19 on October 16, 2023 claims that there is a massive recruitment opportunity for Cameroonians to work in Canada for a fee of 10,000 FCFA.
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MTN Cameroon, a mobile network operator in the country, and Cameroon Tribune, the state-owned newspaper, have deceived unsuspecting mobile users with a misleading advertisement campaign. The campaign used SMS as a tool for advertisement with the telephone number provided by MTN.
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Claim: Authorities have tightened measures at the borders to limit the spread of bedbugs in Algeria which have swept across France. Verdict: This is verifiable but several news outlets have reported the news with exaggeration and potentially misleading readers. Small, bloodsucking insects called bedbugs can infest homes, hotels, and public transport. As far as we […]
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Personal safety is a basic human right that no one should have to live without.
Media Literacy, Socio-cultural
How to promote a culture of disaster risk reduction through education and awareness
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reducing the risk of disasters requires not only technical and structural measures, but also social and cultural changes.
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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.