Deepfake case study · Video
Women in politics and journalism in Africa (Ghana, Namibia, Senegal) deepfake (Jan 2025)
Deepfake videos were used to spread false narratives, tarnish reputations, and harass women in politics and journalism during elections in Ghana (2020), and planned for Namibia and Senegal (2024).
- Incident date
- Jan 2025
- Target
- Women in politics and journalism in Africa (Ghana, Namibia, Senegal)
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Deepfake videos were used to spread false narratives, tarnish reputations, and harass women in politics and journalism during elections in Ghana (2020), and planned for Namibia and Senegal (2024).