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Unmasking Misinformation: Journalist’s Quest for Verified Truth (International Edition)

The Journalists as Fact Checkers workshop, organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Africa for the Womentorship Champions, recently, was an unexpected catalyst for my growth as a female human rights defender. It effortlessly merged with my duties as both a journalist and an advocate, highlighting how journalism serves as a crucial act of service against misinformation. In Zimbabwe, where confirming straightforward facts such as fatality counts from road accidents can be difficult because of restricted access to data, fact-checking goes beyond being just part of one’s job; it transforms into a nuanced but important mode of defiance. One powerful takeaway was learning about “lateral reading,” which pushed me to go deeper than just skimming content and succumbing to click temptations. This change in mindset has provided me with a persistent critical outlook, examining each headline through the meticulous gaze of an investigator. Rather than taking information at ...
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Canada's PM Springboards Election Amid Blame on Trump

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The newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced unexpectedly on Sunday election On April 28, stating that he required a robust mandate to address the threat posed by the U.S. President. Donald Trump 'Tariffs present challenges to economic growth.'

Even though the upcoming election wasn’t scheduled till October 20, Carney aims to take advantage of his Liberal party’s significant resurgence in the polls since January, following Trump’s threats. Canada and former prime minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.

"We are encountering the biggest challenge of our lives due to President Trump's unwarranted trade measures and his threats to our autonomy," Carney stated.

"There is still a great deal to accomplish in order to secure Canada. This includes investing in Canada, building up our nation, and bringing us all together. For these reasons, I am seeking a clear and affirmative endorsement from my fellow Canadians. Just now, I asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and schedule an election for April 28th, which she has approved," Carney stated to the press following his meeting with the Governor General, who serves as the personal representative of the monarch. King Charles , the head of state of Canada - gave approval to his request for an election.

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