Combatting disinformation in elections in West Africa

Women in politics and local communities participated in focus group discussions with the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ). They discussed to identify the primary causes of online violence and disinformation against women in politics.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:16 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:16 (UTC)
contact_email RDW@international.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 2025-05-29 00:00:00
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title_fr Lutte contre la désinformation dans les élections en Afrique de l’Ouest
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