Story Bandia: A trend analysis for mis/disinformation. The forum was held on 6th December 2023 at Safari Club Hotel from 0800hrs to 1300hrs. Media monitoring is a key thematic area applied by the Election Observation Group (ELOG) to ensure that the media adheres to ethical practices while covering electoral-related issues. The Story Bandia trend analysis report represents a significant milestone in ELOG’s ongoing efforts to deter the spread of hate speech, misinformation and disinformation in the media. The findings and insights presented in the report underscore the critical importance of addressing hate speech, misinformation and disinformation in the media during the election period.