Ghana Launches Anti-Disinformation Coalition to Combat Online Misinformation

Severity: Low (Score: 36.9)

Sources: Modernghana, Graphic.Gh

Summary

On April 24, 2026, the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition (GADC) Project was launched in Accra to address the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation online. The initiative, led by Penplusbytes and funded by the Government of Norway, aims to equip young people with the skills to identify and counter false information. Over 300 participants from various educational institutions attended the seminar, where Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it. The project will utilize AI-powered tools and collaborative efforts among youth, media, and civil society to combat disinformation, which poses risks to public health and social cohesion. Dr. Charity Binkah highlighted that disinformation spreads rapidly, especially in local languages, and urged participants to pause and verify information before sharing. The GADC Project is set to run for three years, focusing on creating a resilient information ecosystem. The initiative addresses the mental health impacts of misinformation on youth and encourages responsible internet use. Key Points: • The Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project was launched to combat online misinformation. • Over 300 young people participated in a seminar focused on misinformation and online safety. • The project will utilize AI tools and collaborative efforts to empower youth in verifying information.

Key Entities

• Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition (gadc) Project (campaign)
• Ghana (country)
• Norway (country)