The report “Uncovering anti-democratic narratives, mis/disinformation, and propaganda in Africa, Eastern Europe, and East Asia” examines how false narratives and disinformation campaigns are undermining democratic values across these regions. A joint effort between WatchDog.MD Community, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (Africa), and Cofacts (East Asia), the project tracked and analyzed anti-democratic messages spread on social platforms, which threaten public trust and democratic participation.
In Moldova, between October 22 and November 19, 2023, WatchDog.MD identified 349 disinformation posts, with narratives like the “failure of PAS/Sandu government” (164 posts), “Moldova’s loss of sovereignty and independence” (102 posts), and “Nazism and persecution of minorities” (25 posts). The main sources were Telegram channels and Facebook pages linked to Kremlin-affiliated actors.
The report stresses the importance of continued monitoring, media literacy programs, and international collaboration to counter these disinformation efforts and protect democratic institutions.