Facebook is the dominant social media platform in the country, although less than 20% of the overall population has internet access. “People disseminate whatever they hear on social media through mouth-to-mouth communication,” Hailu explained. As national elections approach and social media use expands, Hailu said his country is ripe for online disinformation campaigns that could lead to further bloodshed. Tigray region EthiopiaIt is also changing how the global nonprofit Carter Center, founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, assesses elections. With Carter Center support, CARD has expanded its mission beyond Amharic-only language content in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News February 26, 2021 11:48 UTC