In this episode, Kabeya's family learns that the dollar exchange rate has dropped in the market. Amid an economic crisis, a rumor published on a political party's Facebook page spreads throughout the city. How can they verify and stop the spread of this information? What role will the local community radio play? What precautions should the family take?Empowering the Truth: radio play to combat disinformation in the DR CongoProject supported by the
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in its
Disarming Disinformation project.Episodes performed by the
Siringu'Art Company (Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DRC).
Writing and screenplay: Israël Nzila, Djo Ngeleka, and Iragi Elisha.
Sound designer: Jeannot Kalambay.
Recording: Waza Radio.Complete transcription in French available at
reportersrdc.com.
