The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is urging the Ghanaian government to take action against tech firms that facilitate the spread of misinformation.
The MFWA's research reveals that misinformation is prevalent in Ghana, driven by politicians, journalists, and social media influencers who exploit both social media platforms and traditional media channels to disseminate false narratives.
To combat this issue, the MFWA recommends the formation of national and regional networks to address misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and polarization.
They also call on tech companies such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, WhatsApp, and others to proactively flag and remove harmful content.
