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Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed his entire Cabinet and the Attorney General.

Southgate’s England loses another Euro final.

I am excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a Nieman Fellow for the class of 2025 and will commence a year-long journey at Harvard University this month! Please see the official announcement for more details Nieman Foundation: nieman.harvard.edu/news/2024/05/t…

Investigation into ‘hashtags for hire’: Influential bloggers in Kenya and Nigeria told AFP News Agency's James Okong'o that key political players regularly hire their services to operate fake accounts and sway public opinion during elections u.afp.com/566V

For several weeks, I interviewed influential bloggers in Kenya and Nigeria who revealed that key political players regularly hire their services to operate fake accounts and sway public opinion during elections. You can see the full report here: AFP Fact Check 🔎 AFP News Agency International Center for Journalists

Check out James Okong'o's AFP News Agency investigation into "hashtags for hire" in Kenya and Nigeria. This is the latest investigation into electoral disinfo to come out of our Disarming Disinformation program.

This deep dive into Kenya’s disinformation industry - and how enterprising bloggers and politicians sway elections -is a must read Story by the brilliant James Okong'o for AFP News Agency with the support of International Center for Journalists

A fine piece of investigation by ⁦James Okong'o⁩ for ⁦AFP Fact Check 🔎⁩ ‘Hashtags for hire’: How paid digital mercenaries meddled in Kenyan and Nigerian polls malaysia.news.yahoo.com/hashtags-hire-…

Lies, influencers and elections: ICFJ-backed journalist James Okong'o recently published an in-depth investigation with AFP Fact Check 🔎 revealing the extent of disinformation networks backed by Kenyan and Nigerian politicians. Read the story behind the story: buff.ly/3XAhqYh

“My investigation touched powerful and feared politicians from both countries,” says James Okong'o. Backed by ICFJ & Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation as part of our Disarming Disinformation program, Okong’o & AFP Fact Check 🔎 exposed lies behind Kenyan & Nigerian elections: buff.ly/3XAhqYh

During a year with at least 64 elections worldwide, journalists are remaining vigilant about disinformation. Read about James Okong'o’s recent ICFJ-backed investigation, which uncovered networks of hate and lies during past elections in Kenya and Nigeria: buff.ly/3XAhqYh

“My investigation touched powerful and feared politicians from both countries,” says James Okong'o. Backed by ICFJ & Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation as part of our Disarming Disinformation program, Okong’o & AFP Fact Check 🔎 exposed lies behind Kenyan & Nigerian elections: buff.ly/3XAhqYh

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Statement from IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan

AFP Fact Check 🔎 Big shoutout to all the brave, tenacious journalists I've worked with 👉Gaëlle Faure Brett Horner James Okong'o Tendai Dube Tolera Fikru Gemta Samad Uthman🥇 Seyi Awojulugbe Peris Gachahi SUY KAHOFI Monique Ngo Mayag Emilie Beraud Marin Lefèvre ṢẸ́GUN The Mayowa Tijani to name but a few

📢 I’m proud to announce that I serve on the Global Risk Advisory Council, a group of 100+ leaders led by former US SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman helping brands identify the latest reputational risks. Our 1st #RiskIndex is out now: ReputationRisk.org

Journalist James Okong'o has witnessed the decline of press freedom in his region — and he has even received threats and intimidation for his reporting. But, he writes, "in such a repressive environment, the role of journalists becomes increasingly crucial." bit.ly/3TcIEku

From disinformation to geopolitical pressure, reputational risks are rising. I’m honored to serve on the Global Risk Advisory Council with Isabel Casillas Guzman + Global Situation Room® to help leaders stay ahead. #RiskIndex Learn more: globalsitroom.com/reputational-r…

�� False narratives. �� Real fallout. The new Reputation #RiskIndex ranks disinformation as the top threat to global brands. Honored to serve on the Council guiding this work with Global Situation Room® + Isabel Casillas Guzman. �� globalsitroom.com/reputational-r…