Day: <span>April 20, 2026</span>

Smoke and Mirrors: Misinformation and Public Perception of Military Coups in Africa

Africa’s return to military coups is not only a political crisis, but an information crisis as well. Military takeovers now unfold in an era defined by digital media, fragmented information systems, and declining trust in traditional institutions. Rather than facing uniform resistance, recent coups were greeted with public celebrations, viral online support, and narratives that portray soldiers as national redeemers.

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