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Who are Africa’s ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda?

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Unveiling Propaganda: The Mystery of Gregoire Dongobada

This chapter investigates the enigmatic figure Gregoire Cyril Dongobada, a self-proclaimed military expert from the Central African Republic, whose writings and social media activities raised alarms about potential propaganda in West Africa. The speakers uncover his true identity as a deceased schoolteacher and football referee, while analyzing the implications of the pro-Russian narratives he promoted.

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