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The Dangerous Impact of Fake News in Nigeria

Authorities believe people are being killed as a result of fake news

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has just launched its international anti-disinformation initiative, Beyond Fake News. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Africa investigations unit, Africa Eye, has looked at the dangerous impact of false information in Nigeria, where authorities believe people are being killed as a result.

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