September 08, 2023
Nigeria: Old Photos of Nigerians Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Cambodia Making the Rounds Again As Breaking News
IN SHORT: A previously debunked claim with old photos resurfaced in August 2023 as breaking news. The photos are at least four years old and the claim that death sentences have… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: No, Bola Tinubu Has Not Suspended Courts in Nigeria Over Fear of Disqualification As President
IN SHORT: Facebook posts claim that Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has suspended all courts in the country over fear of disqualification. But there are no news reports of this in… Read more »
Africa: Do Not Throw Flour On a Fire. Flour Is a Fuel Which Can Itself Catch Alight
IN SHORT: While some substances dropped on a fire can smother the flames, flour should not be used for this purpose. Flour can fuel a fire. Read more »
August 25, 2023
South Africa: #NationalConvention2024 - Fact-Checking Opposition Claims About Crime, Jobs and Voting in South Africa
As formations to unseat the ruling party ahead of the 2024 general elections begin to take shape, claims are being made about what the opposition says is the poor state of the… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: No, Pic Purporting to Show a Meeting Between Peter Obi and Seyi Tinubu Is Fake
IN SHORT: An image supposedly showing the meeting of Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi and the president's son Seyi Tinubu has gone viral. But the photo is a manipulated photo… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Africa: Viral 'Quote' From World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Fabricated
IN SHORT: A quote attributed to the head of the World Trade Organization about her meeting with Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu is circulating on Facebook. But the quote is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim 2023 Election Watch - No Evidence for Claim That Election Commission Released a List of Ruling Party Candidates Nominated Late
IN SHORT: Social media posts claim that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) released a slate of 56 Zanu-PF candidates who submitted their nominations late. There is little… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Calls for Rival Peter Obi to Be Disqualified in a Possible Election Rerun? No, Ignore Fabricated Quote
IN SHORT: Nigeria's presidential election petition tribunal has finished hearing the opposition's case against the electoral body. However, a Facebook post makes an unsubstantiated… Read more »
August 11, 2023
South Africa: Old Claims About Rape in South Africa Still Being Shared Online
Scarce data is just one obstacle to combatting sexual violence. An expert said we should also address harmful social attitudes about gender, the lack of access to comprehensive sex… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Kenya: No, Video Doesn't Show Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's 'Secret Landing' in Kenya Over Political Crisis
IN SHORT: A clip has been posted online with claims that it shows Tanzania's president Suluhu's "secret landing" in Kenya to mediate political crisis talks in that country.… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Beware of Yet Another Facebook Account Running Fake Promotions in the Name of Popular Tanzanian Actor Othman Njaidi
IN SHORT: Scammers often use the names of prominent people to try to fraudulently obtain money from Facebook users. This is the case with this Facebook account impersonating actor… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans, Beware of Facebook Accounts Impersonating National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango
IN SHORT: There are many accounts on Facebook claiming to belong to the spokesperson for Kenya's police service. But Resila Onyango doesn't have a personal Facebook account and… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Did Opposition-Affiliated Politician Junet Mohamed Admit They Lost Kenya's Presidential Election and Cast Doubt On the Effectiveness of Nationwide Protests? No, Quote Fabricated
IN SHORT: A quote attributed to Kenyan politician Junet Mohamed is doing the rounds on Facebook, claiming Mohamed has admitted that the Azimio coalition lost the elections and he… Read more »
Kenya: It's a Scam! Beware of This Fake Graphic Advertising Quickmart Supermarket Jobs in Kenya
IN SHORT: Quickmart employs thousands of people in Kenya, but this viral graphic advertising hundreds of opportunities at the supermarket is from fraudsters out to prey on… Read more »
Kenya: No, Former U.S. President Barack Obama Hasn't Admitted He Was Born in Kenya - Old Video Reappeared in 2023
IN SHORT: In the original 2009 video, the former US president talks to students in Turkey. The altered version from 2010 is a spoof. The 2023 clip is claimed as fact. But Barack… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Popular Church and Trying to Recruit You to Join Its Fake Investment Platform
IN SHORT: Africa Check has investigated several investment scams. This one takes a different turn by impersonating a Nigerian church to offer false investment returns. Read more »
Kenya: No, Images Don't Show Woman's House Destroyed By Angry Boyfriend in Kenya, but Were Taken in Nigeria in 2021
Posts circulating online claim a man demolished a house in Kenya after his would-be in-laws rejected his marriage proposal. If believed, they could fan negative stereotypes and… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Kenya: Don't Be Conned By This Facebook Page Impersonating Politician and Offering Loans
IN SHORT: A Facebook page claiming to belong to the former governor of the country's Kakamega county is promising loans to Kenyans within 10 minutes. But Oparanya has not had a… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Disguised As Popular Crypto Investment App and Offering Huge Returns
IN SHORT: A Facebook post is offering users investments on behalf of a popular company in the cryptocurrency world. However, the company says users should be wary of people… Read more »
Nigeria: No, First Bank Is Not Offering Loans to Nigerian Small Businesses Through This Unverified Facebook Account
IN SHORT: A Facebook page impersonating First Bank promises loans to small businesses in Nigeria. But it's all a scam. Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating a Popular Mobile App for Loans in Nigeria
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is impersonating a popular app and offering false loans. Palmcredit has urged Nigeriansto keep an eye on its verified social media accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Offering to Double Your Money in the Name of Popular Investment App
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is offering investment opportunities in the name of a popular investment app in Nigeria. But beware: The company says it is not affiliated with the… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Liberia: A 'Narco-State' - No One Has the Data, So Where Did Liberian Opposition Leader Joseph Boakai Get Figures On Drug Abuse?
Despite concerns about drug abuse and addiction in Liberia, there are no credible statistics on the extent of the problem in the country. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Police Force Is Not Recruiting 10,000 Constables for 2023. Ignore Fake Message
IN SHORT: The Nigerian police recruitment window for 2023 has not yet opened. Any messages claiming otherwise are false. The force has asked the public to keep an eye on its… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware! Facebook Posts Impersonating Opera News Nigeria Are Out to Take Your Money
IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer investment services. These posts, claiming to represent Rolvi Trading, have also been… Read more »