To combat Misinformation, Disinformation Africell-SL empowers SLAJ
Africell-SL has supported the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) by empowering it with MiFi’s on the basis that such could be very useful in combating disinformation and misinformation through fact-checking.
Before the presentation of the Mifis on 16th May 2023, the Communications and Media Director at Africell-SL, John Konte, intimated that the telecommunications company is always delighted to provide support to SLAJ, maintaining that the donated gadgets would greatly assist SLAJ in its strides to combat disinformation and misinformation.
He said SLAJ has built its credibility over the years to such an extent that people have reposed trust in the media association for the provision of accurate information.
He further expressed that the Mifis would provide connectivity through loaded unlimited data, and assured of Africell’s continued support to SLAJ out of the conviction that the media is a key component in nation-building.
Receiving the items on behalf of SLAJ, Christian Conteh stated that combating disinformation and misinformation during this electioneering period is very significant.
Conteh informed that SLAJ, in partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), they have come together to undertake fact-checking and pre-debunking of misinformation and disinformation before, during, and after the June 24 elections.
He revealed how they have fact-checkers and Regional Coordinators all over the country, and expressed profound thanks and appreciation to Africell for positively responding to a request they made to the company to assist in the implementation of the project geared towards combating misinformation and disinformation.
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