Lomé: Webinar on Combating Fake News and Countering Violent Extremism

📅 Date & Time: February 28, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM (GMT)
📍 Location: Online
🎯 Event Type: Webinar

On February 28, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM (GMT), the Togolese online media outlet Le Nouveau Reporter is organizing a webinar titled “Tackling Fake News to Effectively Combat Terrorism.”

This event takes place in a critical security context, where the spread of fake news and the rise of violent extremism threaten the social and political stability of not only Togo but the entire West African region.

Why is this webinar important?

In the digital era, fake news and misinformation have become powerful weapons used to manipulate public opinion, incite fear, and fuel violent extremism. These phenomena know no borders, affecting politics, security, health, education, and social cohesion.

This webinar will provide concrete answers to urgent questions:
🔹 How does fake news fuel violent extremism and terrorism?
🔹 What are the best strategies to identify, counter, and prevent misinformation?
🔹 How can governments, the media, and citizens collaborate to build resilience against these threats?

Program: Three Key Sessions to Understand and Act

🔹 1. The History and Challenges of Violent Extremism
📌 A deep dive into the origins of the phenomenon, state strategies, and current challenges.

🔹 2. Fake News and Terrorism: A Destructive Duo
📌 Analysis of how fake news spreads, its impact on security, and how extremist groups exploit misinformation.

🔹 3. Solutions and Concrete Actions
📌 Presentation of tools, best practices, and innovative initiatives to combat disinformation and strengthen social cohesion.

Renowned Experts

🎤 Kondi Napo SONHAYE – Associate Professor at the University of Lomé, Expert in Digital Issues.
🎤 Noel KOKOU TADEGNON – Investigative Journalist, Lecturer, and Fact-Checking Specialist.
🎤 Dr. Kodjo AVULETEY – Journalist and Lecturer.

An Interactive Event

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session and testimonials, allowing participants to engage directly with experts and share their experiences.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Webinar?

✅ Free and Open to All – Whether you are a journalist, student, civil society actor, or an engaged citizen, this event is for you.
✅ Practical Knowledge – Gain concrete tools to identify and combat fake news in your daily life.
✅ Real Impact – Contribute to a collective movement for a more informed, safer, and resilient society.