Ethiopia: Social media becomes a battleground for propaganda
Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news.
France 24 reports: Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news.
But as fighting resumes in the country’s north between federal forces and a coalition of rebel groups, these platforms have become a breeding ground for propaganda and disinformation. Pro-government and pro-rebel accounts are battling to shape the news, while journalists’ limited access to the front lines makes it increasingly difficult to verify what is happening on the ground.
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