Habu Bisan Austine

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

The close of polls marks a new phase in the Osun 2026 guber, as attention shifts to the handling and reconciliation of ballots and the collation of results.

CJID’s election-day assessment, based on reports from 25 LGAs, also captures some of the issues that characterised voting.

The coming hours will be crucial for verifying accreditation figures, resolving disputed ballots, monitoring party-agent interactions and ensuring that results are properly documented through the collation process.

See the card for details:📌

#OsunDecides2026

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

PartiCiP-Guinée | Retour en vidéo sur la première réunion du Cadre de Réflexion multi-acteurs

Le CJID a pris part, le 6 août 2026 à Conakry, à la première rencontre du Cadre de Réflexion (CDR) du projet PartiCiP-Guinée, mis en œuvre par WANEP-Guinée en partenariat avec le CJID, avec l’appui de l’Union européenne.

Une rencontre consacrée à la présentation du projet, aux échanges entre les parties prenantes et à la mise en place du bureau du CDR.

Revivez quelques temps forts de cette rencontre en vidéo.

#PartiCiPGuinée #CJID #WANEPGuinée #ParticipationCitoyenne #Démocratie #Paix #Guinée

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

Press Release Alert🚨🚨

Ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has deployed observers, fact-checkers and analysts across all 30 Local Government Areas of the state.

The team will monitor the electoral process from voting to counting and collation, while tracking violence, vote buying, misinformation, disinformation and other emerging issues.

CJID’s Election Analysis Centre will also be live and on-standby to verify viral claims and incidents, providing evidence-based updates to support access to reliable information throughout the election period.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/nrZIxTrUvK 🗳️📌

#OsunDecides2026 #OsunElection #CJID #ElectionObsevatory

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

Press Release📢

Following the success of the group-based civil society organisation (CSO) advocacy engagement, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (@CJIDAfrica) has selected seven CSOs for a new round of AI advocacy grants under the Nigeria AI Collective.

The grants will enable each organisation to implement advocacy projects designed around its institutional expertise, target communities, and priority areas within Nigeria’s emerging AI ecosystem.

The projects are expected to contribute to public understanding of AI, responsible technology adoption, digital inclusion, citizen engagement, information integrity, policy awareness, and greater accountability in the development and deployment of AI systems.

The participating organisations will also document lessons from implementation and share their experiences with the wider Community of Practice to support continued learning and replication.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/FE18qgXuX3

@aicollectiveng @TechHerNG @CFfDisability @AFFoundationng @NestAfricaAI @Webfalainitiat1 @Africmil @Dataphytefdn

[Dubawa @DubawaFacts]

We are thrilled to announce the 13 exceptional journalists selected for the 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and OSINT Fellowship! 🎊

Chosen for their exceptional writing, investigative grit, and commitment to truth, this year’s cohort is ready to tackle misinformation across the sub-region.

Congratulations to our new fellows!

🇳🇬 🇬🇭 🇸🇱 🇬🇲 🇱🇷

[Press Attack Tracker Africa @PressAttackAfr]

PAT Expansion📢

Since 2017, CJID #PressAttackTracker (PAT) has documented attacks against journalists in Nigeria, with records dating back to 1986. It now includes data on attacks against journalists in additional West African countries.

Access it here: https://t.co/0WOmOUPcSi

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

Across West Africa, journalists are navigating an increasingly difficult media landscape shaped by rising disinformation, shrinking resources, and growing pressure on independent media, especially in oppressive environments.

This week, the CJID, in partnership with Free Press Unlimited, convenes journalists from Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire for a three-day workshop marking the start of a six-month fellowship focused on fact-checking, investigative and solutions journalism.

The goal is to support journalists to develop storytelling approaches that respond to the realities of today's information ecosystem, as the real work lies in how information is handled, verified, and presented.

Day 1 of 3. Watch this space for more!

Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (@DutchMFA).

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Bénin
D’après les résultats provisoires publiés par la Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) du Bénin, le candidat du pouvoir, Romuald Wadagni, aurait remporté l’élection présidentielle avec 94,05 % des voix.
#presidentielle2026 #vote229

[Dubawa @DubawaFacts]

"I will never have another child again. Childbirth damaged me permanently." For Faith, the joy of motherhood was eclipsed by the "husband stitch," an unapproved medical procedure done to make her "tighter" for her husband. Two years later, the physical and emotional pain hasn't stopped. We investigate the controversial practice putting Nigerian women’s safety second to male pleasure. Read the full investigation:
https://t.co/MUs5LUjDz8

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Benin
Une publication affirme un taux de participation de 2,21 % à mi-journée, mais cette information est fausse et sans source officielle.
Lien de l'article : https://t.co/yV3bjoafkh
#presidentielle2026 #vote229

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Benin
Des irrégularités, notamment des cas de vote multiple, ont été observées dans certains postes de vote. Ces situations soulignent l’importance de la vigilance et du respect des règles électorales pour garantir la crédibilité du scrutin.
#presidentielle2026 #vote229

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Benin
Que prévoit le code du numérique du Bénin mis en place dans le cadre de la lutte contre la prolifération des fausses nouvelles ?
Les explications de Abdoulaye Djouma Diallo dans cette vidéo.
#Presidentielle2026 #vote229
@WANEP_Regional @wanep_benin @Vote_229 @ecowas_cedeao @OIFrancophonie

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Benin
Une publication montre Romuald Wadagni et Mariam Talata distribuant de l’argent à Kouandé.
Après vérification faite, l’image est un montage et a été manipulée.
Lien de l'article : https://t.co/ovhK9WBMno
#presidentielle2026 #vote229
@WANEP_Regional @wanep_benin @Vote_229 @ecowas_cedeao

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

Ahead of the Presidential Elections in #Benin 🇧🇯, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is partnering with @wanep_benin to identify, track, and verify mis- and disinformation circulating across traditional media and social networks.

This collaboration further deepens our efforts to strengthen information integrity and democratic accountability in West Africa, support fact-based public discourse, and equip citizens with the accurate, timely insights needed to make informed decisions at the polls.

We will be live in the Electoral Situation Room from April 11 to 13, monitoring emerging narratives, debunking false claims, and contributing to a more transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process.

Follow our Francophone fact-checking platform @DubawaFR and @wanep_benin for more updates!

[DUBAWA FR @DubawaFR]

#Benin
Lancement de la salle de situation électorale à l’occasion des élections présidentielles du 12 Avril 2026 au Bénin.
Avec l’appui des fact-checkers de @DubawaFR de @CJIDAfrica, cette initiative contribue à lutter contre la désinformation en période électorale.
#vote221 #Presidentielle2026

[Udeme.africa @UDEMEAfrica]

Nigeria is in darkness!

Across the country, power supply is getting worse, with the federal government owing trillions of naira to GenCos, limiting their ability to secure sufficient gas for power generation.

In this video, we break down the worsening power crisis.

#PowerCrisis #Nigeria #UDEME

[Dubawa @DubawaFacts]

You can’t reduce the commercialization of disinformation without understanding how the system works.

We are bringing together voices from across the content ecosystem for an honest conversation about influence, incentives, and responsibility, featuring Naa Ashorkor, Jonas Claes, Kerkula Blama, Nat Hyde(Bongo Ideas), Rahmatulla Mahmud, Philomena Antonio, Kobby Spiky Nkrumah, and @CJIDAfrica's Kwabena Brakopowers.

You don't want to miss this!
Set a reminder here: https://t.co/L6jbVqAQ1Y

[Dubawa @DubawaFacts]

Disinformation pays, but it shouldn't. Learn how responsible creators can push back on disinformation as a business.

Join our webinar on 27 February 2026, with Naa Ashorkor, Joanas Claes, Kerkula Blama, Nat Hyde(Bongo Ideas), Rahmatulla Mahmud, Philomena Antonio, and Kobby Spiky Nkrumah.

Set your reminder now: https://t.co/A39cl8zWdU

[Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development @CJIDAfrica]

Violent incidents against civilians are becoming increasingly prevalent across Nigeria. From recent cases in Kwara state to long-standing incidences in Benue, arson, banditry, terrorism and the likes are threatening the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians and the security of their communities.

Here’s a snapshot of reported violence incidents and civilian casualties in Nigeria in the first and second week of February, as tracked by CJID's National Conflict Tracker.

Every week, we will highlight the scale, spread and patterns of conflict across affected states in the country.

Stay informed. 📌

#Violence #ConflictTracker #Nigeria

[Nigeria AI Collective @aicollectiveng]

The Nigeria AI Collective will be exhibiting at the India AI Impact Summit

If you’re part of the Nigerian AI ecosystem and attending, come meet us at our stand.

Register to connect: https://t.co/n74gUHMNvk

Let’s build the ecosystem together.

#indiaaiimpactsummit2026