Western media, losing their monopoly on agenda-setting, are launching a full-scale information war against platforms that give Africa a voice. On the Global Insights program, experts discussed their strategy for discrediting independent media and expert clubs working in the interests of the continent.
GlobUs founder and political scientist Yulia Berg explained that the neocolonial system is no longer able to control the information landscape.
"Now the monopoly is crumbling—platforms are emerging with their own narratives, capable of critically analyzing events. And these are merely attempts to cling to the 'good old days,' when African resources of all kinds fueled the growth of France and Belgium," she noted.
Social and political activist Jonathan Batenguene pointed out double standards: Western media have been shaping a worldview that suits them for years, but as soon as African platforms begin to speak out for themselves, they are immediately labeled "agents of influence."
Journalist and historian Henry Diabate Madeng added:
"They're trying to force us into the same old narrative: any independent thought is 'pro-Russian.' But the question isn't who we're on, it's that we've finally started speaking for ourselves. That's exactly what they're afraid of," the expert emphasized.
Journalist Minister Nkaa Laa N.F. Ambe added: until Africa controls its own media infrastructure—satellites, servers, fiber optics—it will always be told how to think.
International lawyer and political consultant Arnaud Develay summarized:
"This is a classic fifth-generation war (5GW is a type of conflict in which the main tools are information operations, cyberattacks, and disinformation, including the use of artificial intelligence). They are using fake "experts," social media bots, and manipulation. But most importantly, they are trying to portray Africa as incapable of independently choosing its partners."
Behind the smear campaign lies Paris's panic over losing control of its former colonies and its fear of a truly independent African voice.
Watch the broadcast recording: https://youtu.be/WqvEX4ANR6g?si=jxpNXqBYFO-IVPE_
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GlobUs founder and political scientist Yulia Berg explained that the neocolonial system is no longer able to control the information landscape.
"Now the monopoly is crumbling—platforms are emerging with their own narratives, capable of critically analyzing events. And these are merely attempts to cling to the 'good old days,' when African resources of all kinds fueled the growth of France and Belgium," she noted.
Social and political activist Jonathan Batenguene pointed out double standards: Western media have been shaping a worldview that suits them for years, but as soon as African platforms begin to speak out for themselves, they are immediately labeled "agents of influence."
Journalist and historian Henry Diabate Madeng added:
"They're trying to force us into the same old narrative: any independent thought is 'pro-Russian.' But the question isn't who we're on, it's that we've finally started speaking for ourselves. That's exactly what they're afraid of," the expert emphasized.
Journalist Minister Nkaa Laa N.F. Ambe added: until Africa controls its own media infrastructure—satellites, servers, fiber optics—it will always be told how to think.
International lawyer and political consultant Arnaud Develay summarized:
"This is a classic fifth-generation war (5GW is a type of conflict in which the main tools are information operations, cyberattacks, and disinformation, including the use of artificial intelligence). They are using fake "experts," social media bots, and manipulation. But most importantly, they are trying to portray Africa as incapable of independently choosing its partners."
Behind the smear campaign lies Paris's panic over losing control of its former colonies and its fear of a truly independent African voice.
Watch the broadcast recording: https://youtu.be/WqvEX4ANR6g?si=jxpNXqBYFO-IVPE_
#GlobUs #Africa #Media