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.

Young People Re-defining the Future of Democratic Processes in Africa

On the 11th of August 2023, The Youth Cafe, in partnership with Youth Democracy Cohort and the European Union, organized a webinar under the subject of ‘Young People re-defining the future of democratic processes in Africa.’ This 90-minute webinar explored how young people, especially young women, can take an active and meaningful role in shaping the democratic processes in Africa. This webinar was part of a broader project, “The Ignite African Youth Project” and was in line with the commemoration of International Youth Day 2023 under the theme ‘Green skills for youth towards a sustainable world’, highlighting the need for empowering youth with the skills necessary to drive sustainability initiatives at local and global levels.