May 29
Tanzania: No, Image Does Not Show University of Dar es Salaam Degree Certificate Used to Wrap Snacks
IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University… Read more »
May 27
Kenya: No, Kenya's Teachers Commission Hasn't Released Mandatory List of Approved Teaching Subject Combinations - Viral Document Fake
No, Kenya's teachers commission hasn't released mandatory list of approved teaching subject combinations; viral document fake Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Scam Alert - South Africa's Education Department Warns Against 'Teacher Assistants Phase 6' Job Scams On Facebook
SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on Facebook Read more »
April 29
Kenya: No, Kenya Has Not Postponed the Reopening of Schools Due to Floods
IN SHORT: Widely circulated social media posts claim Kenya delayed school reopening in April 2026 due to floods, with some using a "breaking news" graphic and a clip of president… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Exam Body Has Released 2026 Tertiary Matric Results
No evidence Nigeria's exam body has released 2026 tertiary matric results Read more »
March 31
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's University of Port Harcourt Banned Smartphones On Campus
No evidence Nigeria's University of Port Harcourt banned smartphones on campus Read more »
March 26
Kenya: No, Kenya Medical Training College Admissions and Placements Not Handled Via Personal Numbers, Ignore Fake Document Online
No, Kenya Medical Training College admissions and placements not handled via personal numbers, ignore fake document online Read more »
March 13
South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools
No, South African government not removing English from public schools Read more »
February 20
Uganda: Ignore Claims That Uganda's Makerere University Has Postponed Its January 2026 Graduation Ceremony
Ignore claims that Uganda's Makerere University has postponed its January 2026 graduation ceremony Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Nigeria's Benue State Is Not Recruiting Teachers - Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Otherwise
IN SHORT: The Teaching Service Board in Nigeria's Benue state denies hiring, despite online posts claiming otherwise. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Education Ministry Has Not Approved History Textbook That Excludes Igbo Community
Nigeria's education ministry has not approved history textbook that excludes Igbo community Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Nigeria's Student Loans Agency, University of Benin Deny Circular Asking Students to Start Repaying Education Loans
Nigeria's student loans agency, University of Benin deny circular asking students to start repaying education loans Read more »
Nigeria: No Ban On Undergraduate Registration for University Entrance Exams, Says Nigeria's Matriculation Body
IN SHORT: Contrary to online claims, Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says undergraduates can register for the 2026 exam without terminating their current… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Kenya: Kenya's First KJSEA Exam Results Not Out Yet - Ignore Tiktok Videos Claiming Otherwise
IN SHORT: There is no truth to posts claiming parents can already check Kenya Junior School Education Assessment results through SMS or USSD codes. Some of the codes circulating… Read more »
November 26, 2025
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Education Ministry Did Not Order Closure of 47 Schools After Abductions
IN SHORT: Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education told Africa Check it did not shut down 47 schools and that a viral circular claiming otherwise should be disregarded. Read more »
November 11, 2025
South Sudan: Photo Claiming to Show Ugandan Pupils Writing Exams Seated On the Ground Was Taken in South Sudan
Photo claiming to show Ugandan pupils writing exams seated on the ground was taken in South Sudan Read more »
November 04, 2025
Africa: Africa Check and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Advance Information Integrity Through Journalism Fellowship
Africa Check and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung advance information integrity through journalism fellowship Read more »
October 09, 2025
Kenya: Memo Announcing Continuation of University Lecturers' Strike Until January 2026 Not From Kenya's Education Ministry
Memo announcing continuation of university lecturers' strike until January 2026 not from Kenya's education ministry Read more »
September 03, 2025
Nigeria: Minimum Entry Age for Nigerian Secondary Schools Is 10, Not 12
Minimum entry age for Nigerian secondary schools is 10, not 12 Read more »
August 26, 2025
Kenya: Fact or Fiction? Breaking Down Gachagua's US Tour Claims On Bills, Education and Health
Fact or fiction? Breaking down Gachagua's US tour claims on bills, education and health Read more »
August 18, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ogun State Education College Was Renamed After an Ijebu Monarch in 2021, Not 2025
Nigeria's Ogun state education college was renamed after an Ijebu monarch in 2021, not 2025 Read more »
August 07, 2025
Kenya: Memo Urging First-Year Students to Register Online By 8 August 2025 Not From Kenya's Masinde Muliro University
Memo urging first-year students to register online by 8 August 2025 not from Kenya's Masinde Muliro University Read more »
