ECOWAS Addresses Disinformation Threats at Ghana Meeting
The Second Meeting of the ECOWAS Disinformation Working Group took place in Accra, Ghana, with a focus on addressing disinformation threats in West Africa. The meeting was attended by representatives from ECOWAS institutions, technical and development partners, and other stakeholders.
Mr. Joel Ahofodji, the Director of Communication of the ECOWAS Commission, underscored the strategic importance of information integrity for regional peace, stability, democratic governance, and integration. He emphasized the need for ECOWAS to enhance its capacity to anticipate, detect, and respond to information threats.
Ambassador Mohammed Gana, the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana, delivered opening remarks on behalf of General Birame Diop, the President of the ECOWAS Commission. He highlighted the dangers posed by false narratives and malicious information manipulation.
The meeting also featured goodwill messages from various international representatives, reflecting the significance of global cooperation in tackling information integrity challenges.
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