مجلة القانون والعلوم البينية
Volume 4, Numéro 2, Pages 27-44
2025-08-01
Social Media, Dis-misinformation And Impact On Political Developments In Sudan After The December 2018 Revolution
Authors : Yasein Hassan M. Osman .
Abstract
Abstract The fall of Sudan's former regime in 2019 marked the beginning of a new era of political activism and information dissemination driven by social media in the country. The focus of this study is on the spread of fake news and incorrect information on social media in Sudan and its effects, with emphasis on the actors, motivations, and strategies employed by individuals and groups to distribute false information. Drawing on a theoretical framework that combines social movement theory with the concept of "fake news" as a form of political manipulation, this study argues that the spread of fake news and incorrect information on social media in Sudan, that is driven by a complex interplay of ideological, social, and economic factors. The study reveals that extremist groups, ideological activists, and political parties utilize social media to disseminate hate speech and promote their own agendas, frequently with the aim of generating support for their causes. The study employed a qualitative methodology, including in-depth interviews with social media users and content analysis of certain online posts. This approach aimed to examine how fake news and misinformation have been created; disseminated, and consumed on social media in Sudan. The findings highlight the need for policymakers and civil society organizations to develop effective strategies to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation, as well as to promote critical thinking and media literacy among the Sudanese public.
Keywords
Keywords: Social media, dis-misinformation, political movements, Sudan, revolution.
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