News, insights, and updates from Penplusbytes on governance, technology, and civic engagement across Africa.
Penplusbytes, with support from the Norwegian Embassy, is implementing the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project, a nationally coordinated initiative aimed at reducing the…
By Penplusbytes Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and journalism in West Africa is no exception. As we reflect on the…
Penplusbytes has been recognised in the Civil Society Wayfinder campaign by Accountability Lab, a global initiative highlighting organisations shaping the future of…
Penplusbytes, with support from DW Akademie and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is set to host a Media and…
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) officially starts today, November 10. Delegates from around the world have convened in Belém, Brazil, for…
By Jerry Sam, Executive Director of Penplusbytes Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract debate reserved for technologists – it is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 23rd October, 2025 Penplusbytes, in partnership with DW Akademie and UNESCO Ghana, is set to host the Youth Against…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – October 13, 2025 Penplusbytes has expanded its regional engagement on disinformation to Côte d’Ivoire, convening government officials, civil…
What happens when over half the population cannot distinguish between factual climate information and falsehood? Climate action slows, evidence-based policies are undermined,…
West Africa is home to diverse democratic experiences, yet disinformation has emerged as one of the most pressing threats in recent times…
