By Gladys Asuquo We are surrounded by information. It comes through our phones, television screens, radio, social media feeds, websites and even private conversations. Sometimes it is useful. Sometimes it is wrong. And sometimes, it can be difficult to tell the difference. A message can sound convincing simply because it has been forwarded many times. …

By John Coster A message arrives in a community WhatsApp group warning of an attack. A photograph is shared as proof, but nobody knows when or where it was taken. Within minutes, people may be frightened, angry or ready to pass the warning on. The message might be an honest mistake. It might also have …