In an era where digital noise often drowns out clarity, the Lebanese Ministry of Information has taken a decisive step toward safeguarding public discourse. Information Minister Paul Morcos recently unveiled a vital national awareness campaign titled “Be Part of the Truth, Not the Misinformation.” Developed in close partnership with UNESCO and supported by UNIFIL, this initiative acts as a much-needed firewall against the rapid spread of falsehoods. The campaign is rolling out through a series of engaging, thought-provoking videos that challenge citizens to pause and verify the content they encounter online before hitting the “share” button, essentially turning every internet…

For years, Nigeria’s electoral landscape has been marred by a toxic information environment where truth is often the first casualty. Every election cycle brings an avalanche of propaganda, doctored images, and fabricated broadcasts designed to sway public opinion through fear and misinformation. As the country looks toward the 2027 general elections, the stakes have risen dramatically. While disinformation was a major issue in 2023—exploiting ethnic and religious fault lines to suppress votes and incite hatred—the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the political playbook changes the game entirely. We are no longer just dealing with human-led lies; we are entering…