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Tigray Conflict: Information Warfare Intensifies in Ethiopia

The resumption of fighting in Tigray is accompanied by an information battle on social media, where manipulated videos, old images, and AI-generated content fuel propaganda, making it hard to distinguish facts from manipulation.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
October 15, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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In Ethiopia, the resumption of fighting in the Tigray region is accompanied by a parallel battle on the information front, reports France 24 on Thursday, October 14.

On social media, manipulated videos, old images, and content created by artificial intelligence are circulating massively, fueling propaganda and clouding the understanding of the conflict.

This disinformation complicates the work of journalists, especially since access to the area remains very limited, making it difficult to verify facts and distinguish between reality and manipulation.

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