Nations across Africa have seen substantial growth in technological advancements,
including Internet and cell phone access. This growth has been unevenly experienced and …

The emergence of social media and the Internet came with wide acceptance and
enthusiasm. Yet, scholars and analysts are worried that despite their inherent benefits, one …

Amid a rise of misinformation worldwide, this paper examines digital misinformation literacy
as it relates to COVID-19 news in East Africa. The study is grounded in inoculation theory …

In the past few years alone, false and misleading information has caused or contributed to a
wide range of harm to individuals and groups across Africa from vigilante violence and civil …

Across Africa, increased availability of mobile devices and internet connectivity means that
more young people can participate in digital spaces. Yet media access and use are not …

Purpose In today's information and knowledge society, it is indispensable for citizens to
acquire the requisite digital and information literacy (IL) skills to search information …

A growing body of work in journalism studies focuses on understanding audiences'
relationship with news and misinformation. This article adds to this area of inquiry by …

Abstract The South African government has emphasized the need to expand the role of
media education to promote equal access, with a level of quality and relevance that will …

This paper starts from the observation that media literacy is gaining traction on the agenda of
policy makers in the EU, in EU Member States, in international organizations such as …

Motivation In a polarizing world, the spread of “fake news” and mis/disinformation is a cause
of concern for young people's wellbeing, as they are at the forefront of the use and …