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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

Summary by The Japan Times
At least 17 killings related to rumors claiming a mysterious illness is causing men's genitals to atrophy have been reported the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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"Guerre Des Récits" : How France Wants to "Send Heavy" in the Face of Misinformation

On Thursday, a conference was organized on the battle of narratives. An event at which the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the creation of a "diplomatic reserve" dedicated to the topic. The opportunity to revisit the way in which France advances on this new front. - "War of narratives": how France wants to "send heavy" in the face of disinformation (International).

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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

At least 17 killings related to rumors claiming a mysterious illness is causing men's genitals to atrophy have been reported the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Fake rumours, real killings: Inside Congo’s deadly health misinformation crisis

Churches in Congo helped fan the rumours, which spread on social media and local news outletsColonial-era atrocities and......

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The Japan Times broke the news in Japan on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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