In the Sahel region, disinformation on social networks has nearly quadrupled in the last two years, with 60% of campaigns sponsored by foreign states, mainly promoting anti-Western sentiments.
Russia has reportedly flooded the Sahel region with 19 campaigns since 2018, mainly targeting Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, capitalizing on anti-Western sentiment.
Bilal Tairou highlights that Russia's expansion in Africa is opportunistic, as they exploit existing anti-Western feelings, enhancing their influence in countries like Burkina Faso.
Dimitri Zufferey notes that Russia has influenced public opinion in Mali and Burkina Faso, utilizing deliberate disinformation tactics, as evidenced by orchestrated social media campaigns against Western nations.
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