The European Union, in partnership with fact-checking organisation DUBAWA, has launched the second phase of a regional campaign aimed at fighting disinformation and strengthening information integrity in Ghana and across the West African sub-region.
Dubbed “See the Pattern,” the campaign builds on the earlier “Check the Facts; Don’t Get It Twisted” initiative rolled out during Ghana’s 2024 general elections, which focused on promoting media literacy, critical thinking, and responsible information sharing, especially among young voters.
The new phase places greater emphasis on exposing and countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) — a growing form of coordinated disinformation designed to undermine democratic processes, weaken public trust, and threaten social cohesion. The organisers note that information manipulation is increasing in Ghana, Europe, and the wider sub-region, posing risks to democratic institutions and social stability.
Through advanced monitoring tools, capacity building, and strategic engagement with bloggers, influencers, and digital content creators, the campaign seeks to better anticipate, detect, and respond to disinformation while building public resilience. Participants will receive training on global best practices for producing credible, engaging, and fact-based content.
The initiative also aims to consolidate the gains made under the previous campaign and reinforce the shared commitment of the EU and DUBAWA to protecting democratic values, civic discourse, and the integrity of the information environment in West Africa.
EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, said open societies are increasingly facing attacks aimed at weakening unity and democratic principles, adding that the campaign is designed to promote transparency, raise awareness, and empower citizens to distinguish truth from falsehood.
Similarly, Executive Director of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Akintunde Babatunde, described the campaign as a timely and strategic response to evolving disinformation threats. He said the partnership with the EU will expand the organisation’s fact-checking and investigative work across the region and significantly boost resilience against FIMI.
The 2026 campaign is expected to generate new insights into disinformation trends and introduce innovative methods to reduce the impact of information manipulation across West Africa.
Source: citinews
