An Egyptian columnist and media expert, Ayman Adly, has stated that for Africa to end terrorism, there would be need to regulate the Social Media.
Adly, theref0re, revealed that the regulation of the social media space is very germane. He also pointed that its consistent monitoring is the right way to defeat terrorism in African.
He made this assertion during his presentation at the ongoing 58th training session for Young African Journalists holding in Cairo Egypt.
Adly stated that, “Social media, despite its advantages of ensuring social interaction, is being used to promote terrorism on the continent. Hence the need for regulation to protect national security.
“Artificial Intelligence, terrorism and cyber security are threats to the development of Africa if urgent steps are not taken.
“Using social media to promote hate speech, establishment of terrorist organizations, fanning of insecurity and instability. As well as political crisis are inimical to the peace and development of Africa.”
He also stressed the need for African leaders to address unemployment and poverty. This is because they are being used as weapons for recruiting young people for extremism.
Adly, therefore, charged African journalists to rise to the challenge of checking fake news and misinformation. He stressed the need for African leaders to think together towards find lasting solutions to challenges facing the continent.
source: ThisDay
