Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

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WhatsApp and Political Disinformation in African Electoral Campaigns: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19552341
Published: October 13, 2025

Abstract

This article examines WhatsApp and Political Disinformation in African Electoral Campaigns: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of Sociology. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2025). WhatsApp and Political Disinformation in African Electoral Campaigns: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry. African Political Sociology, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19552341
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African Electoral CampaignsPolitical DisinformationAfrican ElectoralElectoral CampaignsMixed-Methods InquiryWhatsApp

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