As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, 11 of the world’s leading economists urge the recognition and upholding of the economic value of public interest media in the age of artificial intelligence

The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues

Most artificial intelligence bots are trained outside the continent, raising questions of bias

State disinvestment in public services, infrastructure and manufacturing ensured that millions would remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with or without immigration

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

Democracy’s advantages must be articulated in the face of false information but delivering benefits is the best way to secure democratic governance

Recent events highlight how bigots cherry-pick information to suit their own purposes

The public broadcaster has rejected the party’s demand that it not refer to the ruling coalition as a government of national unity as an attack on media freedom

Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa

As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinformation in election year is a civil duty

The company said it would not allow its technology to be used for ‘political campaigns’