Social media fuels propaganda war in Ethiopia’s northern fighting
With renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, social media has become a critical arena for propaganda between federal and rebel forces. Millions rely on these platforms for news, but limited journalist access hampers verification, increasing disinformation risks.
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As fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia, social media platforms have turned into battlegrounds for propaganda and disinformation, according to France 24.
Millions of Ethiopians depend on social media for their daily news, but pro-government and pro-rebel accounts are actively competing to influence public perception of the conflict.
The limited access of journalists to front-line areas makes it increasingly difficult to verify reports, heightening the risk of misinformation spreading across the country.