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Aggie is an open-source social and online media aggregation tool designed specifically for monitoring events in real time. Aggie was first developed to support grassroots, youth-led monitoring of the 2011 Nigerian general elections. The tool has been used widely since then, mostly in social election monitoring efforts. Recently, interest has grown into other domains such as hate speech monitoring and disaster response.

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AFP Fact Check is a global digital verification service that tackles damaging misinformation on topics such as COVID-19 and elections. Based in AFP's HQ in France, AFP Fact Check is monitored by journalists all over the world observing online content in local languages. The site contains debunks, tips, trustworthy sources, and more.

Poynter's global guide on existing attempts to legislate against what can broadly be referred to as online misinformation. This guide seeks to create an inclusive, collaborative approach to addressing misinformation around the world. While not every law contained here relates to misinformation specifically, they’ve all often been wrapped into that broader discussion. Article will be updated on an ongoing basis.

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A Field Guide to “Fake News” and Other Information Disorders explores the use of digital methods to study false viral news, political memes, trolling practices and their social life online. It responds to an increasing demand for understanding the interplay between digital platforms, misleading information, propaganda and viral content practices, and their influence on politics and public life in democratic societies. The guide is freely available via the link in the website.