Media leaders in Eastern Africa are urging for increased public interest reporting on migration to combat the dangerous influence of digital traffickers. They warn that false narratives about life abroad are driving many Africans into perilous journeys, making them vulnerable to exploitation.

• Journalists are responsible for providing accurate information on migration opportunities and risks to prevent people from falling prey to misleading narratives and illegal trafficking.
• Omar Faruk Osman, President of the Federation of African Journalists, emphasized the need for informed choices based on facts, not disinformation.
• A regional meeting in Mombasa, involving media professionals from 10 countries, examined how media can promote informed decisions and highlight internal African opportunities.