False in 2021, Asserted in 2026: Eritrean Troops and the Politics of Verification
Ethiopia once called reports of Eritrean troops in Tigray false. Now its officials assert them as fact. Neither verdict is evidence.
When AI Moderation Becomes a Weapon: Ethiopia’s Mass Reporting Crisis
Adonay M(center) celebrates winning Best TikToker of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Creative Awards Ethiopia, organized by G-Power Creative Awards. Photo: G-Power Creative Awards
Inform Africa Expands OSINT Training and DISARM-Based Research With CIPESA
Information integrity work is only as strong as the methods behind it. In Ethiopia’s fast-changing information environment, fact-checkers and researchers are expected to…
Advanced Fact-Checking Using OSINT: Training Module
This training module provides a practical, methods‑first approach to advanced fact‑checking using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). It focuses on verifying claims, tracing sources,…
DISARM Case Study: AI-generated propaganda linking GERD pride to Assab and sea access narratives
Between August and October 2025, we documented a campaign of AI-generated and visual propaganda that connected pride in Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Inform Africa Sheds Light on Disinformation’s Impact on Ethiopian Macroeconomic Reforms
This week, Inform Africa published a significant report titled “Assessing the Impact of Disinformation on Current Ethiopian Macro Economic Reform: A Social Media…
Fact-Checking Initiatives Partner with Meta for Addis Ababa Ideathon
A recent ideathon in Addis Ababa has produced promising new strategies to combat the spread of disinformation organized by Africa Check and Inform…
Measuring Government Responsiveness in Ethiopia: Implications for Countering Disinformation
The spread of disinformation in Ethiopia has become a major concern, fueled by gaps in reliable and timely information from government offices. This…
African Fact-Checkers Exchange Best Practices in Virtual Experience Sharing Event
On July 4, 2023, a significant online Regional Experience Sharing Event took place at 16:00 GMT, uniting fact-checkers from Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Sudan,…
Innovative Community Radio Campaigns Launched in Ethiopia to Counter Hate Speech and Foster Peace
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a collaborative effort to combat disinformation and hate speech, model community radio programs were recently launched with technical…