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Tracking Aid Narratives on Social Media: Recent Observations from the Sahel:
This new briefing series analyses social media activity, assessing observed narratives based on 12 months of systematic social media monitoring in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Highlights from the latest edition covering 09-16 March:
Between 09 and 16 March, 129 social media posts generated 430 comments in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. 65% of the discussions largely centred around WFP funding cuts, with many framing food aid as a barrier to self-sufficiency, while a smaller portion expressed concern over its impact on vulnerable populations. Engagement with UN agencies, LNGOs and INGOs remained low. Discussions on USAID’s aid freeze continued to decline but retained negative sentiment.
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Past editions: 19 February-04 March; 05-18 February; 22 January-04 February; 08-21 January; 25 December-07 January; 11-24 December; 27 November-10 December; All
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