By Isaac Aregbesola
The Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) has urged journalists across the continent to combat information disorder and fake news in the society through fact-checking.
Mr Fouad Arif, the President of FAAPA and Director-General of Agence Marocaine De Presse (MAP), gave the charge at the opening of a training seminar themed: ”Fact-checking: Detection of fake news in media content” in Rabat Morocco.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 23 journalists from different News Agencies across Africa were selected for the one week seminar.
The training was organised by Fédération Atlantique des Agences de Presse Africaines (FAAPA) in collaboration with Bank of Africa and Royal Air Maroc.
The president said the challenges of disinformation and misinformation by whatever form made fact-check imperative.
Arif underscored the timeliness of the chosen theme, stressing FAAPA’s commitment to fostering skill development and fostering…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
