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Donald Trump's return feeds Africa disinformation: THREE examples


US President Donald Trump's return to office has triggered a surge in disinformation about Africa, researchers say.

US President Donald Trump’s return to office has triggered a surge in disinformation about Africa, researchers say, warning of a radical shift in online media driven by geopolitical disruption and mistrust. South Africa has come under fire from the new US administration on a range of issues, including a new act that Trump falsely presented as allowing the government to seize the land of white farmers without compensation. “Trump is feeding into existing stereotypes, and people don’t necessarily care about the truth as long as it aligns with their political interests,” said Trust Matsilele, senior journalism lecturer at Birmingham City University.

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