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ElBuni wrote that the Argentine parakeet had allied with the white storks in Spain to expand its territory. He claimed that both species coexisted and that the parakeets used the storks as "tanks" to confront other birds, and suggested that this relationship could be considered geopolitical. https://t.co/x6lSFLTIYz #Geopolítica #CotorraArgentina #Cigüeña (translated)

A Central LenaMiu Brasil published a conversation in which one participant said she would like to take a diving trip with the other, although she imagined that entering the water could take her out of her comfort zone. The second participant stated that she liked calm trips, without Wi-Fi, but that diving might be too much because of a phobia; she said she could join the excursion and rest on the boat. The first described diving trips as days without cell phone signal, with board games, meals, and dives. In the end, the hosts said they would be awaiting the trip to happen. #LenaMiuxMintLive https://t.co/PYNZkie3FC #Viagem #Mergulho #Felicidade (translated)

Bagi stated that it seemed futile to try to unite communities around a political goal when leftist positions led to attacks against the left itself. He argued that educational texts could help create identification, empathy, and unity in a critical moment, and said that the right remained united by not attacking its allies. According to Bagi, some people preferred to discredit members of their own camp to feel superior, while the right "set fire" to public institutions. #Unidade #Esquerda #Política (translated)

Lucero announced that she would perform alongside Yuri on November 27 at the Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, Texas. She said the show would include duets, hits, and mariachi, and that it would be the first time they would sing together. She also mentioned AlmaShowMx. #EntreAmigas #Concierto #DíaDeLaMúsica (translated)

The Tenants' Union of Madrid announced that that afternoon they would pay tribute to Maricarmen with a march from Sol to the home she had lived in for over 70 years. According to them, she wanted to stay there until the end. The organization called for a gathering at 8:00 PM in front of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree to march together. https://t.co/MpVG1VrYJG #Homenaje #Marcha #Solidaridad (translated)

Cindy Waratin maintained that the attempt to destroy the Englot brand could be aimed at preventing it from increasing in value if the artists stopped being under the control of the person managing it and continued working together, since that person would not receive any baht. She also stated that if both prospered in their careers and received offers and projects after leaving, it would be evident, in her opinion, that mismanagement had held them back; for this reason, she added, there would be an attempt to undermine the brand and dismantle the fandom in advance. Waratin interpreted that behavior as a message to other artists: they would receive privileges as long as they stayed with that person, but they would be attacked if they decided to leave. She added that paying attention to that strategy could fuel discord, while indifference and the lack of effect of her words would limit it. #Englot #fandom #gestión (translated)

Nigeria – how pro-Russian influence networks sell military rule as the answer When Nigerians took to the streets in August 2024 to protest soaring living costs and frustration with government, some demonstrations acquired an unexpected symbol: the Russian flag. In Kano, Kaduna and other northern cities, protesters were filmed carrying Russian colours and calling for Moscow’s intervention. Some demanded a military takeover. What initially looked like an unusual expression of anger has since become part of a much larger picture. A September 2026 assessment by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies describes Nigeria as a major target of overlapping foreign information operations, with Russia the most active external actor in its information space. The report does not identify a single centrally controlled campaign. Instead, it maps an ecosystem in which genuine dissatisfaction over insecurity, corruption and living standards is repeatedly redirected towards a broader proposition: democratic government has failed, while the military-led regimes of the Sahel offer a more effective alternative. Turning a real protest into a pro-Russian message The clearest example emerged during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests. Nigerian investigative reporting found that a Kano-based TikTok influencer with more than 100,000 followers had been paid through a Telegram channel associated with African Initiative, a Moscow-based media operation linked by researchers to Russian influence activity in Africa. The influencer said the channel supplied photographs, videos and talking points for redistribution on TikTok and Instagram. Among the messages provided were phrases such as “Putin please come and save Nigeria” and “The army is the answer for Nigeria”. Influencers were encouraged to use Hausa-language hashtags including #Zangazanga – “protest” – alongside references to Putin and Russia. Investigators identified 38 accounts circulating similar pro-Russian and pro-military narratives during the demonstrations. Russian flags subsequently appeared among protesters in several northern cities. This does not mean the protests themselves were created by Russia. They were driven by genuine economic and political grievances, and Nigerian protesters gave different reasons for carrying Russian flags. The important feature of the influence activity was precisely that it did not need to manufacture the original anger. It could attach a geopolitical message to an existing domestic crisis. From frustration to the idea of military government The narrative fits a wider pattern seen across West Africa. Russia has developed close relations with the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, while pro-Russian media ecosystems routinely portray those states as examples of sovereignty, stability and resistance to Western influence. Nigeria, by contrast, has remained under constitutional civilian government since 1999. Africa Center researchers say information networks targeting Nigerians increasingly contrast these two models. Recurring messages depict elections as wasteful or predetermined, civilian institutions as incapable of protecting citizens and military governments as more decisive on security and development. Some content portrays the Sahelian juntas as delivering better roads, lower prices and stronger security even where available evidence points to continuing or worsening instability. Language is central to the strategy. Hausa is spoken across northern Nigeria and neighbouring Niger, allowing political narratives to travel across borders that are far less important online than they are on maps. HumAngle documented efforts involving Nigerien state-linked actors to cultivate Hausa-speaking journalists and distribute material favourable to Niger’s junta and hostile to France and Western influence. The Russian and Sahelian-junta information ecosystems are not identical, but their narratives frequently reinforce one another. Fake journalists inside real Nigerian media The campaign environment extends beyond social media. A 2026 investigation by Graphika and Code for Africa identified 44 ghost reporters and fake experts whose identities were used to place Russia-aligned narratives in African media. Thirty-eight were assessed with high confidence to be fabricated. Their articles or quotations appeared across 138 websites and were amplified by at least 113 Facebook accounts and Pages. Nigeria was one of the most heavily targeted countries. According to the Africa Center’s analysis of the research, Daily Post Nigeria carried 39 articles involving 14 identified ghost authors. Once published by a genuine Nigerian outlet, such material could then be cited by other websites, social-media accounts or even Russian official channels as though it had originated independently in Africa. This is information laundering rather than simple propaganda: the most valuable asset being borrowed is the credibility of the local newsroom. Generative AI added another layer. OpenAI and Meta separately disrupted a Russia-origin network that produced Africa-focused political content and operated Facebook Pages posing as local media organisations. One fabricated commentator, “Dr Manuel Godsin”, was presented as a European-trained geopolitical expert although investigators found no evidence supporting his academic biography. ChatGPT had been used to generate articles under the persona’s name, while Meta removed 37 Facebook accounts and 29 Pages connected to the broader network. Different networks, similar strategic direction It would be misleading to merge all these activities into a single Russian command structure. The African Initiative-linked influencer campaign, the ghost-reporter network and the AI-enabled operation disrupted by OpenAI and Meta were uncovered separately and used different infrastructure. Public evidence does not demonstrate that every actor reported to the same organisation. What connects them is a recurring set of themes and methods: portraying Western partnerships as exploitative, presenting Russia as an alternative security partner, amplifying failures of civilian government, and giving military-led rule greater legitimacy. Investigative reporting on leaked Russian documents has meanwhile described a much wider influence apparatus operating across Africa, involving political consultants, paid journalists, influencers and locally tailored campaigns intended to reduce Western influence and expand Moscow’s position. The underlying technique is less about inventing dissatisfaction than redirecting it. Nigeria faces real security threats, economic pressure and public frustration. Influence operators do not need to persuade Nigerians that those problems exist. They need only influence the explanation for why they exist – and which political model appears to offer the answer. That is what makes the Nigerian case significant. The most effective propaganda does not necessarily introduce a completely false reality. It takes a real crisis and changes where the audience is encouraged to look for the solution. Sources Africa Center for Strategic Studies — The Raging Information Battle in Nigeria https://africacenter.org/spotlight/the-raging-information-battle-in-nigeria/ Graphika — Umbrae Ex Machina https://www.graphika.com/reports/umbrae-ex-machina OpenAI — Operation “No Bell” https://openai.com/index/disrupting-malicious-uses-of-ai-no-bell/ TheCable — Ghost reporters in African media https://www.thecable.ng/ghost-reporters-how-fabricated-african-voices-carried-pro-russia-narratives/ HumAngle — Nigeria Is Facing an Information War in Its Own Language https://www.humanglemedia.com/nigeria-is-facing-an-information-war-in-its-own-language DAIDAC / CJID — Russian influence during #EndBadGovernance https://daidac.thecjid.org/how-telegram-tiktok-aided-russian-disinformation-that-led-to-incarceration-of-nigerian-minors/ FactCheckHub — How Nigeria’s hunger protest took a radical turn https://factcheckhub.com/from-economic-protests-to-coup-agitation-how-nigerias-hunger-march-took-a-radical-turn/ News24 — Fake Kremlin-linked analyst planted stories in African media https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/ai-expert-exposed-fake-kremlin-linked-analyst-planted-stories-in-african-media-20260318-0560 Vanguard — AI ‘expert’ exposed https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/ai-expert-exposed-fake-kremlin-linked-analyst-planted-stories-in-african-media/ Africa Confidential — How Moscow wages social media war https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/15961/how-moscow-wages-social-media-war Keywords #DISINFORMED #Episode15 #Nigeria #Russia #RussianInfluence #RussianDisinformation #Africa #WestAfrica #Disinformation #InformationWarfare #InfluenceOperations #ForeignInterference #FIMI #Propaganda #MilitaryRule #MilitaryGovernment #Democracy #PoliticalManipulation #NarrativeManipulation #AfricanInitiative #EndBadGovernance #Hausa #LocalInfluencers #GhostReporters #FakeExperts #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIPersonas #SyntheticMedia #AIPropaganda #Astroturfing #SocialMediaManipulation #Telegram #TikTok #DigitalInfluence #SourceLaundering #NarrativeLaundering #MediaManipulation #Sahel #Geopolitics #OSINT #WRLD

"much more harm to Russia and the current authorities than all their publications combined." Putin himself publicly stated that, in his opinion, the assassination caused "much more harm to Russia and the current authorities than all their publications combined." #Putin74 #AnnaPolitkóvskaya #Rusia (translated)

BTS informed that the campaign reached 3K followers on Paramotor Peru, which, according to them, will allow Jimin's name to appear in the sky of Lima. They also announced a raffle for a five-meter banner with a message for the singer. To participate, people must follow Jimin Peru 13, BTS Peru, BTS Peru Projects, and Paramotor Peru on Instagram; the winner will be announced on October 13, Jimin's birthday. The shipment will be carried out by Olva Courier, and the cost will be borne by the winner, they indicated. The post added that ROAD TO 7 is an initiative organized by BTS Peru Fan Club. #RoadTo7 #LimaTheCity #BTSPERU #Jimtober #RoadTo7 #BTS #Jimin (translated)

BTS Peru reported that the first drone show by BTS in Latin America was still on despite the concerns that, as indicated, had been raised by the fire in Costa Verde. It added that it would share any updates only through its channels and directed its followers to the information about the Road to 7 projects. #BTS #ARMY #Drones (translated)

Sérgio Santos wrote that Octavio Guedes had recalled a story about Benedita da Silva on Globo News. As a child, she accompanied her mother, who worked as a laundress and delivered clothes to the house of Juscelino Kubitschek, where, according to Santos, it was common to enter through the back. Benedita saw Márcia, Juscelino's daughter, with a doll, but she never had one. Santos also stated that the former president was assassinated by the military dictatorship in 1976. Years later, Benedita and Márcia worked together as federal deputies in the 1988 National Constituent Assembly. Santos recounted that, upon being elected for the first time and reuniting with Márcia in the Assembly, Benedita mentioned the doll; however, Márcia barely remembered the toy. The two hugged each other emotionally, despite having opposing ideologies, he reported. Santos described that period as a time when politics was not dominated by barbarism. Regarding Sunday, October 4, 2026, he stated that Benedita was left out of the Senate for Rio de Janeiro after the election of two far-right candidates, who, according to him, rejected everything she represented. #História #Política #Memória (translated)

Joow J, from the Paulista Pig, said he was a street artist and worked on Avenida Paulista. He claimed to have been raised in beliefs that guided him to avoid politics and argued that religion and politics should not be mixed, stating that people should vote based on proposals and causes. Although he declared himself apolitical, he claimed to have previously worked a 6x1 schedule, that he lived off art, had never placed bets on gambling, and supported their prohibition. He also stated that he avoided taking a stance because he was exposed on the streets and reported having suffered three assaults while working, including being stabbed with a fork. Joow J further claimed that he did not feel represented by the current administrations of the city and state where he lived and that street artists had faced a lot of repression that year. On the eve of the second round, he said he would vote according to his proposals and causes and declared support for Lula. #ArteDeRua #DireitosHumanos #PolíticaNoBrasil (translated)

Daniela Mercury stated that the mobilization of fan clubs was important and powerful. She said that she intended to unite efforts to explain to the population what was happening in the country and to defend democracy. The singer also congratulated the groups and thanked her fan clubs and those of other artists who, according to her, valued Brazilian music and culture and defended a democratic management that respected and valued all Brazilians. #Democracia #CulturaBrasileira #Mobilização (translated)

Jones Manoel stated that he had been elected federal deputy for Pernambuco and that he intended to have a combative mandate in the National Congress. He described the election of a communist to Congress as an expression of popular power and said he would be in Parliament in 2027. He also thanked the supporters of camaradamarx for the video. #Pernambuco #LutaPopular #Comunismo (translated)

Lesbocine said that the result of the Senate was scary, but reminded that there would still be a second round. She asked people to talk, seek information, and organize themselves, without letting discouragement lead them to give up. She stated that more than 33 million people did not go to the polls in the first round and that it was still possible to participate in the next stages. She also asked them to take care of each other and said that no one was alone. #Voto #Eleições2023 #União (translated)

Carlos Bolsonaro stated that he had been living in Santa Catarina for about 10 years and that, after 26 years in public life, he intended to step out of the backrooms and expose himself more. He said he had helped elect deputies, councilors, mayors, senators, and a president of the Republic, and that he had chosen Santa Catarina again after obtaining, according to him, yet another voting record. He claimed he still had contributions to make and alleged that there was an attempt to erase the name of Jair Bolsonaro and his children. According to Carlos, the resistance was not directed only at him but sought to eliminate the legacy of the former president. He also said he would continue to defend what he considered the truth and work for a fairer Brazil and for Santa Catarina. In the end, he mentioned Jair Bolsonaro, Eduardo Bolsonaro, Senator Carlos Bolsonaro — 222, Senator Carol De Toni — 221, Governor Jorginho Mello — 22, and President Flávio Bolsonaro — 22. #SantaCatarina #Bolsonaro #Brasil (translated)

Jones Manoel wrote, in the final stretch of the campaign, that he intended to thank the team and supporters in a post on Monday. Hours before the voting, he highlighted Myrella, his wife and partner, whom he described as a political scientist, coordinator, and campaign strategist, as well as one of the bravest and smartest people he had ever known. He said that the two had sustained the campaign amidst joys, pains, suffering, and hope. Manoel stated that he believed that, in the following year, they would be at the inauguration in Brasília and that, after more than 50 years, there would be a communist in the National Congress. According to him, this would depend on the voters, and he asked for votes for federal deputy with the number 5050. #Eleições2023 #Campanha #Futuro (translated)