Misinformation, disinformation: A concern for African journalists

As discussions unfolded and with elections looming across many African nations, the imperative for local journalists to spearhead the narrative became unmistakably clear. “It should be journalists in those countries feeding international media,” remarked one participant, striking a chord and echoing sentiments shared.

The resonance of this sentiment was palpable, reflecting upon instances where reports about Botswana veered dangerously from reality. As Botswana gears up for its own electoral cycle, the imperative for local journalists to wield their pens as instruments of truth grows ever more urgent.