On Disinformation, Elections and Ethiopian Law

Disinformation has become a formidable challenge to the integrity of electoral processes as well as the internal political stability of many countries. This state of affairs has spurred a wave of new regulatory measures in several countries. From stringent rules governing dissemination of political...

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Published in:Journal of African law Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 351 - 375
Main Author: Yilma, Kinfe Micheal
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.10.2021
Subjects:
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Advertising
Conspiracy
Credibility
Democracy
Dissemination
Elections
False information
Hate speech
Internet access
Law
Legislation
Liberalization
Literacy programs
Mass media
Morality
National security
Politics
Presidential elections
Prosecutions
Regulation
Social media
Social networks
Social security
Speeches
United States > US
Ethiopia
Elections
disinformation
social media
fake news
democracy
Ethiopia
ISSN:0021-8553, 1464-3731
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Abstract Disinformation has become a formidable challenge to the integrity of electoral processes as well as the internal political stability of many countries. This state of affairs has spurred a wave of new regulatory measures in several countries. From stringent rules governing dissemination of political advertisements via social media platforms to media literacy programmes, the past few years saw the introduction of legislative and non-legislative measures in many jurisdictions. Ethiopia is no exception in introducing measures to address the problem. This article examines Ethiopia's policy responses towards addressing the impact of disinformation on the integrity and credibility of elections. It argues that measures taken thus far in Ethiopia appear to address the impact of disinformation on national security and social harmony. As such, Ethiopia has not taken tailored measures to address the impact of disinformation on its democratic aspirations, particularly in holding free, fair and democratic elections.
AbstractList Disinformation has become a formidable challenge to the integrity of electoral processes as well as the internal political stability of many countries. This state of affairs has spurred a wave of new regulatory measures in several countries. From stringent rules governing dissemination of political advertisements via social media platforms to media literacy programmes, the past few years saw the introduction of legislative and non-legislative measures in many jurisdictions. Ethiopia is no exception in introducing measures to address the problem. This article examines Ethiopia's policy responses towards addressing the impact of disinformation on the integrity and credibility of elections. It argues that measures taken thus far in Ethiopia appear to address the impact of disinformation on national security and social harmony. As such, Ethiopia has not taken tailored measures to address the impact of disinformation on its democratic aspirations, particularly in holding free, fair and democratic elections.
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Advertising
Conspiracy
Credibility
Democracy
Dissemination
Elections
False information
Hate speech
Internet access
Law
Legislation
Liberalization
Literacy programs
Mass media
Morality
National security
Politics
Presidential elections
Prosecutions
Regulation
Social media
Social networks
Social security
Speeches
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