Civil society group Penplusbytes has unveiled the first-ever Disinformation Index Report for West Africa, warning that false information is becoming a major threat to democracy.

The report, launched in Accra, focuses on Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso, exposing how disinformation undermines democratic stability in the region.

The findings were presented at a regional meeting on strengthening democratic resilience, organized with the National Endowment for Democracy, West Africa Democracy Radio, and the Sahel Institute for Democracy and Governance.

Stakeholders say the index will serve as a vital tool for policymakers, media, and civil society to counter disinformation campaigns.