Dr. Seydou Sougoulé
The discussion focused on the impact of fake news and manipulation on national security, particularly in Mali. It was highlighted that fake news, such as claims of Presidential orders to kill people, led to the ousting of a President. The conversation also covered the role of colonialism in creating and manipulating conflicts, the involvement of European militaries in training local forces with fake weapons, and the refusal of Western countries to sell real weapons to Mali. The speakers emphasized the resilience of the new generation in Mali, who are less susceptible to manipulation and better informed due to widespread cell phone adoption.
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