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Disinformation, Deepfakes and Digital Media Verification

False information and manipulated media now spread faster than facts and can damage brands, elections and public trust across Africa. This course equips communications, security and research teams to verify content and respond to coordinated disinformation. Participants practise checking images, video and claims, and learn to recognise the tactics behind influence campaigns.

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What you will be able to do

  • Recognise common forms of disinformation and manipulated media.
  • Verify the origin and authenticity of images and video.
  • Detect signs of deepfakes and synthetic content.
  • Trace how false narratives spread across platforms.
  • Assess the risk a disinformation campaign poses to the organisation.
  • Plan a measured response that protects trust and reputation.

Course outline

  1. 01The Disinformation Landscape
  2. 02Verifying Images and Video
  3. 03Spotting Deepfakes and Synthetic Media
  4. 04Tracing How Narratives Spread
  5. 05Assessing Campaign Risk
  6. 06Planning a Measured Response
  7. 07Verification Practice Session

Who should attend

Communications, public relations, security, brand and research staff who monitor and respond to online information.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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