South Africa's Electoral Commission (IEC) has introduced new rules to combat disinformation ahead of the local government elections. Under the regulations, political parties and candidates must correct false claims within 36 hours. The rules also cover the use of AI-generated content, political advertising and online conduct during the campaign period, according to IOL.

The Lagos state government has accused bloggers of disseminating fake images related to flooding in the area. According to the commissioner, the government is actively monitoring developments in Lagos and is responsive to reports and complaints received through various media platforms. The warning highlights the importance of accurate information during emergencies.

Safaricom has alerted customers about a fraudulent website impersonating its Ziidi Trader investment platform. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the company emphasized that ziiditrader.com is not an official Safaricom site and is not affiliated with its M-PESA investment services.

Tanzania's High Court has suspended an advocate for six months and ordered a mandatory public apology after the lawyer cited non-existent Court of Appeal decisions in legal filings, which were likely generated by artificial intelligence, according to The Chanzo. The court issued a zero-tolerance warning over unverified submissions, marking the country's strictest response so far to the use of AI-hallucinated case citations in legal practice.

The United Alternative Government has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure transparency in the technology used for the 2027 General Election. During a press briefing, former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi emphasized the need for scrutiny from stakeholders, independent auditors, and the courts to maintain credibility and accountability in the electoral process, warning that lack of transparency could undermine public confidence.

Tanzania's State House has cautioned the public against creating and circulating fake information linking President Samia Suluhu Hassan, warning that such conduct constitutes an offence under the law. In a public notice, the Directorate of Presidential Communications said there had been an increase in fake information presented as official statements and announcements, according to the Daily News. The warning was issued from Dodoma as authorities moved to address the spread of fabricated content attributed to the presidency.