Covid-19: Public distrust hampers Africa fight against virus misinformation

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We examine claims of bribes and poison, a positive virus test that was not and anti-virus "badges".

Across the world, the Coronavirus has not only become another disaster to wipe us all out of the earth but has also put the spotlight on the level of competence of our political leaders.In Africa, the case is not different as governments are putting in draconian measures to halt the spread just like their counterparts in Europe and Asia.
With the eminent role health ministers are playing in fighting this global pandemic, I delved into a special finding to uncover the female faces leading the...

Internet platforms vow joint effort to stem virus misinformation  RFIFacebook, Reddit, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube issue joint statement on misinformation  TechCrunchFacebook, Google, Twitter and others join forces to fight coronavirus fake news  MashableFacebook, Microsoft, Google team up against virus misinformation  The Star OnlineU.S. tech firms work together to combat virus misinformation  ReutersView Full coverage on Google...

One week into lockdown, how is S Africa faring in COVID-19 fight?  Al Jazeera English

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AngloGold Ashanti joins over 1.2 billion Africans across the continent and in the diaspora in marking Africa Day at a time when the African Union (AU) is spearheading several initiatives aimed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and ensure Africa’s economic resilience.
The theme for this year’s Africa Day, “Silencing the Guns; creating a conducive environment for Africa's development” provides the a relevant framework to all stakeholders including governments, the private the...

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