Macron's nephew arrested in Burkina Faso? The story's just one of 344 AI-generated films
Africa • Sep 24, 2025, 2:35 PM
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A video circulating online claims that a private jet belonging to the nephew of the French president was intercepted in Burkinabe airspace. Authorities allegedly found 3.7 million euros in cash on board, leading to the arrest of Emmanuel Macron’s nephew on charges of transporting illegal cash. However, the story is fake, part of a large-scale disinformation campaign using AI-generated videos.
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Macron's nephew arrested in Burkina Faso? The story's just one of 344 AI-generated films
Africa • 2:35 PM
1 min
A video circulating online claims that a private jet belonging to the nephew of the French president was intercepted in Burkinabe airspace. Authorities allegedly found 3.7 million euros in cash on board, leading to the arrest of Emmanuel Macron’s nephew
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Malawi’s Chakwera concedes election defeat, pledges peaceful transfer of power
Africa • 11:45 AM
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Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat Wednesday, acknowledging rival Peter Mutharika’s “insurmountable lead” in last week’s election and vowing a peaceful transfer of power after a vote dominated by the country’s deep economic woes.
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Sudan conflict fuels cholera outbreak
Africa • 10:30 AM
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The conflict in Sudan is escalating, causing greater suffering for civilians. Half a million people have fled El Fasher with no access to shelter, while a cholera epidemic has spread across all 18 states, overwhelming health workers. The International Co
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DRC's Kamerhe quits before no-confidence vote
Africa • 10:29 AM
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the president of the National Assembly has resigned. Vital Kamerhe was targeted by a petition signed by more than 260 deputies, accusing him of opaque management of the funds allocated to the assembly. This resignatio
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