On the northern tip of Kenya, 'Covid kidnappings' are a hazard, and al Shabaab force villagers to listen to fake news videos. But solar-powered camel ambulances are part of the fightback. We look at fake appeals to African identity, and explore the role of the Nigerian WhatsApp diaspora on fake medical news and look at the roles and responsibilities of religious leaders.

On the northern tip of Kenya, 'Covid kidnappings' are a hazard, and al Shabaab force villagers to listen to fake news videos. But solar-powered camel ambulances are part of the fightback. We look at fake appeals to African identity, and explore the role of the Nigerian WhatsApp diaspora on fake medical news and look at the roles and responsibilities of religious leaders.

On the northern tip of Kenya, 'Covid kidnappings' are a hazard, and al Shabaab force villagers to listen to fake news videos. But solar-powered camel ambulances are part of the fightback. We look at fake appeals to African identity, and explore the role of the Nigerian WhatsApp diaspora on fake medical news and look at the roles and responsibilities of religious leaders.

#3 Strong women on the camel trail

What’s happening with Covid-19 in Kenya and Nigeria? Why do some people believe it doesn’t exist, or that vaccines can turn you into a vampire? Why are women suspected of contracting Covid-19 being kidnapped by terror groups? Do local cures actually work? Where does all the disinformation come from? And who’s behind it?Presented by Nelly Kalu, written and produced by Nick Raistrick and Nelly Kalu for the Institute for War and Peace Reporting's #AfricaResilienceNetwork project.

Share #3 Strong women on the camel trail

Sign up to save your podcasts

#3 Strong women on the camel trail

#3 Strong women on the camel trail