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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.

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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Kigali2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026Online2US$900
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100

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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