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Study examines how political systems influence fact-checking in Africa

Research explores the relationship between different forms of governance and fact-checking practices across the continent.

AI-assisted: Drafted with AI assistance from a summary published by Daily Nation, then reviewed and edited by Kijiji News editors.AI editorial policy.
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According to Daily Nation, political regimes across Africa shape the way fact-checking operations function in different countries.

The publication quotes a source saying that verifying claims made by government authorities can be a risky undertaking in some contexts.

The report suggests that fact-checkers may avoid scrutinising official statements due to concerns about potential consequences.

Source: Daily Nation

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