Africa: No, Tiktok Not Giving Away Free Data to Commemorate Anniversary

No, TikTok not giving away free data to commemorate anniversary Read more »

Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police

FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police Read more »

Africa: Cambodia Did Not Order African Nationals to Leave the Country - Viral Notice Fake

Cambodia did not order African nationals to leave the country - viral notice fake Read more »

Africa: No South Africa, Joburg Metro Police Did Not Arrest Foreigners With Stolen Traffic Lights - Old Video Recycled to Fuel Xenophobia

No South Africa, Joburg metro police did not arrest foreigners with stolen traffic lights - old video recycled to fuel xenophobia Read more »

Africa: Botswana Has Not Cut Off Electricity Supply or Closed Borders Amid Anti-Migrant Action in South Africa

Botswana has not cut off electricity supply or closed borders amid anti-migrant action in South Africa Read more »

Africa: Viral Video Exaggerates Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Falsely Urges Parents to Avoid Vaccination

Viral video exaggerates vaccine side effects in children and falsely urges parents to avoid vaccination Read more »

Africa: Macky Sall and the UN - Investigating the Shadowy Holding Price Limited Poll

Macky Sall and the UN: investigating the shadowy Holding Price Limited poll Read more »

Africa: Ignore Fabricated Graphic Falsely Quoting Kenyan President William Ruto Lashing Out At African Union

Ignore fabricated graphic falsely quoting Kenyan president William Ruto lashing out at African Union Read more »

Africa: Pomegranate May Have Promising Health Benefits, but No Evidence Fruit Can Prevent or Treat Cancer

Pomegranate may have promising health benefits, but no evidence fruit can prevent or treat cancer Read more »

Africa: Imposter Facebook Page Uses Watu Branding to Lure Users Into Paying for Non-Existent Goods

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods Read more »

Africa: No Evidence Consuming Avocado Seed Can 'Clean' Womb or Improve Fertility

No evidence consuming avocado seed can 'clean' womb or improve fertility Read more »

Africa: Viral Videos of Giraffe Being Injured On Highway Are AI-Generated

Viral videos of giraffe being injured on highway are AI generated Read more »

Africa: No Need to Fear the Perfume Seller - 1990s Hoax About Fainting After Sniffing Perfume Still Not Backed By Evidence

No need to fear the perfume seller - 1990s hoax about fainting after sniffing perfume still not backed by evidence Read more »

Africa: No, Neem Tea Won't Prevent All Illnesses Claimed in Viral Social Media Posts

IN SHORT: Posts claiming that tea made with the leaves of the neem plant can kill intestinal parasites and cure a host of other ailments are circulating on Instagram. But there is… Read more »

Africa: Guide - Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online

In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment… Read more »

Africa: No Evidence That a Mixture of Stoney Ginger Drink and Onions Will Shrink Fibroids or Ovarian Cysts - Visit a Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Some social media posts claim that a mixture of Stoney ginger drink and grated onions can shrink fibroids or ovarian cysts. But this is false; there is no evidence that… Read more »

Africa: No, Helping Strangers Use Their Smartphones Will Not Expose You to 'Ai Biometric Identity Fraud'

No, helping strangers use their smartphones will not expose you to 'AI biometric identity fraud' Read more »

Africa: No, Beetroot Juice Won't 'Kill Cancer Cells in 42 Days'

IN SHORT: Don't believe social media posts claiming that drinking beetroot juice can kill cancer cells within 42 days. Cancer is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis… Read more »

Africa: No, Gammora Is Not a 'Cure' for HIV. False Promises and Fake Medicine Being Sold On Social Media

No, Gammora is not a 'cure' for HIV. False promises and fake medicine being sold on social media Read more »

Africa: Kenyan TV Anchors Didn't Say Covid Vaccines Cause Arthritis - Ignore Ai-Generated Video

Kenyan TV anchors didn't say Covid vaccines cause arthritis - ignore AI-generated video Read more »

Africa: Viral Kenyan Constituency Poll Results Fake, Pollster Mizani Africa Says

Viral Kenyan constituency poll results fake, pollster Mizani Africa says Read more »

Africa: Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Mixture of Jameson Whiskey and Garlic Can Cure HIV/Aids

Ignore social media posts claiming mixture of Jameson whiskey and garlic can cure HIV/Aids Read more »

Africa: Traditional Use of Nhundurwa Fruit for Reducing Toothache and Pain but Little Solid Evidence for Viral Health Claims

Traditional use of nhundurwa fruit for reducing toothache and pain but little solid evidence for viral health claims Read more »

Africa: No, Lemon, Water and Sugar Will Not Fix Burning Sensation During Urination - See Doctor Instead

No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead Read more »

Africa: Behind the Facts 2025 - Lessons of Resilience and Innovation From the Frontlines of Fact-Checking

Behind the Facts 2025: Lessons of resilience and innovation from the frontlines of fact-checking Read more »