The smearing of African media as disinformation tools is an old imperialist tactic, designed to maintain control of the narrative about our continent. We’re accused of disseminating propaganda when our perspectives challenge imperialist geopolitical interests.
While these accusations serve to delegitimise and silence African voices, they also conceal deeper fears. Independent African journalism shines a light on neo-colonial exploitation and practices on the continent.
This week’s Facts of the Week highlight African media outlets that became a headache to global powers – leading, in some cases, to censorship… cloaked as a crackdown on disinformation.
Sources
https://theappendix.net/posts/2013/12/radio-freedom-underground-radio-in-south-africa
https://www.news24.com/news24/radio-freedom-comes-home-20190516
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/the-mozambican-civil-war-1977-1992/
https://www.blackagendareport.com/us-shooting-itself-foot-info-warfare-africa