Mauritius to Host Africa Facts Summit on October 4-6

The Africa Facts Summit will take place in Port Louis, Mauritius on October 5-6, 2023. The event will bring together fact-checking organisations and experts from across the continent to address misinformation.

With over 40 member organisations, the Africa Facts network has made significant progress in countering false information, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Francophone countries.

The summit aims to showcase the latest research, trends, and practical approaches in combating misinformation, including discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence and climate change misinformation.

The event will also feature media literacy activities and workshops. The summit will conclude with the African Fact-Checking Awards.

Source: Africa Check