The Paris prosecutor’s office has officially opened an investigation into what appears to be a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at two of France’s most talked-about political figures. According to Agence France-Presse, the targets are Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, both former prime ministers and both widely seen as serious contenders in the 2027 French presidential election. The investigation is centered on fake news reports that surfaced on social media over the summer, specifically designed to damage their reputations and undermine their political futures. In an era where misinformation has become a weapon of choice in political battles across the globe,…

In late July 2026, thousands of Ghanaians scrolling through TikTok encountered what looked like long-awaited good news. A familiar face appeared on screen—Frederick Kumi, the Ghanaian socialite and businessman known to most people as Abu Trica—and the caption claimed he had just been granted bail. After months of dramatic legal developments, including an arrest, an international extradition request, a massive bail order, and a final transfer to the United States, the idea of Abu Trica walking free felt like a victory to many who had followed his story. The video in the post showed crowds of people, and the comments…