About

Our Story

The Conflict Ledger emerged from a simple observation: in our hyperconnected world, wars are fought as much with narratives as with weapons. Every conflict generates competing stories, each designed to shape perception, justify action, and mobilize support.

We recognized that traditional conflict reporting, while essential, often missed the meta-story—how the conflict itself was being framed, reframed, and weaponized across different media landscapes. This gap became particularly evident when covering African conflicts, where Western media narratives often overshadowed local voices and perspectives.

Our mission is to document this digital battlefield of perception, propaganda, and power. We collaborate with journalists, researchers, artists, and AI tools to create a living archive of how conflicts are narrated, manipulated, and understood in real-time.


“Because in the information war, curiosity is the best defense.”

Methodology

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DISARM Framework

We utilize the DISARM (Disinformation Analysis and Risk Management) framework to systematically analyze information operations and narrative manipulation campaigns.
• Incident tracking and attribution
• Technique identification and classification
• Impact assessment and measurement

Multi-Source Verification

Every report undergoes rigorous fact-checking using multiple independent sources, OSINT techniques, and cross-referencing with established databases.
• Primary source documentation
• Cross-platform narrative analysis
• Timeline verification and mapping

Research Process

Collection

Gather narratives from multiple sources and platforms

Analysis

Apply DISARM framework and bias detection

Verification

Cross-reference with independent sources

Publication

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Ethical Guidelines

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We maintain strict anonymity and security protocols to protect sources, especially those in conflict zones or under authoritarian regimes.

All claims require multiple source confirmation and undergo rigorous fact-checking before publication.

We maintain transparent methodology and openly acknowledge the limitations and potential biases in our analysis.

Our coverage respects local contexts and avoids Western-centric framing of African conflicts.

The Conflict Ledger Podcast

Deep dives into narrative battles and disinformation trends. Featuring OSINT investigators, journalists, and researchers exploring digital storytelling in conflict zones.

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