The TikTok Effect: How Short Video Journalism is Shaping News Consumption
By Rebecca Avusu | Penplusbytes A New Era of News Consumption In today’s digital world, the way Ghanaians consume news…
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Penplusbytes Tours Basic Schools with TruthQuest Game to Combat Misinformation/Disinformation Among Children
In a move to address the rising levels of misinformation and disinformation among young persons, Penplusbytes – the hub for…
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Penplusbytes Backs Interior Minister’s Call for Digital Literacy Drive Against Disinformation
Penplusbytes welcomes the statement made by Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, calling for the urgent need…
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Deepfakes, Disinformation, and the Battle for Truth in New Media
By Rebecca Avusu, Penplusbytes A friend once sent me a video of a famous public figure saying something outrageous. In…
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Penplusbytes’ Media and Information Literacy Training Targets Youth in Rural Ghana
Penplusbytes, with support from UNESCO under its participation programme, has launched an eight-month MIL capacity-building initiative themed “Building Media Literacy…
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Penplusbytes Responds to Proposal for Misinformation Legislation: Urges Inclusive and Democratic Approach
Penplusbytes welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, on plans to…
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Youth and the Fight against Disinformation: The 2024 Ghana Elections
Introduction In recent years, the rise of digital platforms has transformed the information landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for…
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Podcasts for Education: A Case Study of the MIL Knowledge Hub Podcast Series
Introduction Podcasts have recently emerged as powerful tools for education. In light of the pervasive threat of misinformation and disinformation…
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Media and Information Literacy and Civic Education – A Collective Effort for the Public Good
In an era where information flows unrestrained across digital platforms, discerning fact from fiction has become a critical skill. Media…
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Penplusbytes Hosts Inaugural Youth Against Disinformation Conference in Accra and Tamale
In October this year, Penplusbytes, in collaboration with its partner Youth Kommunity, hosted the inaugural Youth Against Disinformation Conference in…
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