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Fake news on social media shapes public opinion in Cameroon's election.
Social media played a big role in Cameroon's 2018 presidential election, but it also spread fake news and rumors. These false stories affected public opinion and helped the ruling party stay in power. The study looked at how fake news spread on social media during the election and found that even though people didn't believe the fake news, it still influenced their views. This shows how misinformation can impact what people think and who they support in politics.