Social media and digital platforms have profoundly transformed the way we consume and share information. However, this ease of access to information has also opened the door to fake news, rumors and hate speech. This is why it is essential to be able to count on reliable and verified sources of information.
It is in this context that organizations such as Kinshasa News Lab, Next Corp, Actualité.cd, Balobaki, Congo Check, Lokuta Mabe, 7sur7.cd and ZoomEco have come together to produce the Sango Ya Bomoko newsletter. This bulletin aims to respond to rumors and false information circulating within the Congolese community, in order to prevent the spread of extremist discourse and to guarantee the dissemination of quality information.
The collection of data for this bulletin is carried out in a rigorous and diversified manner. The teams carry out field research, scan social networks, as well as other digital platforms. These efforts are deployed in the 12 provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in order to best cover the entire territory.
The latest issue of the Sango Ya Bomoko newsletter, number 17, addresses various current issues. It offers an in-depth analysis of different themes, ranging from verifying information to avoid the pitfalls of fake news on the Internet, to the dazzling success of France 24 in French on WhatsApp as an essential news channel.
The bulletin also highlights local initiatives, such as the distribution of desks in Bandundu schools, which contributes to improving the educational conditions of children. It also deals with the issue of safety in sport, following the unacceptable act of violence of the stoning of the Olympique Lyonnais bus.
Additionally, the newsletter addresses international topics, such as the controversial evolution of modernity in Turkey, with Erdogan’s Dataturk project, as well as the resilience of the residents of Acapulco in the face of Hurricane Otis which devastated the region .
Finally, the Sango Ya Bomoko newsletter addresses political issues, such as the challenges of Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy for the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, due to the requirement for originals. It also highlights the importance of King Charles III’s historic visit to Kenya, to strengthen ties between the two nations.
In short, the Sango Ya Bomoko bulletin establishes itself as a reliable and verified source of information, offering in-depth analysis of current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo and around the world. Thanks to its partners and its rigorous methodology, it contributes to combating false information and promoting quality information within the Congolese community.