Kenya: Ignore Manipulated Video of Former Kenyan President Kenyatta Calling 2022 Election of President Ruto a 'Mistake'

IN SHORT: Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta did not say Kenyans made a "mistake" in electing president William Ruto in 2022. The viral video of Kenyatta seemingly making… Read more »

Tanzania: Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Tanzanian Presidential Election Results Nullified

IN SHORT: Following the contentious October 2025 general election in Tanzania, some social media posts claim the presidential result has been declared null and void. However, these… Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Manipulated Video Showing Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Appearing to Hint At 2027 Presidential Bid

IN SHORT: A video appearing to show former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta hinting at the possibility of contesting the 2027 presidential elections is getting attention on social… Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Nigerian President Tinubu Snubbed Minister Wike and Supported Soldiers Guarding Disputed Abuja Land

No evidence Nigerian president Tinubu snubbed minister Wike and supported soldiers guarding disputed Abuja land Read more »

Kenya: Viral Video Shows 2024 Anti-Tax Protests in Kenya, Not Tanzania's 2025 Post-Election Demonstrations

Viral video shows 2024 anti-tax protests in Kenya, not Tanzania's 2025 post-election demonstrations Read more »

Uganda: No, President Museveni Didn't Warn CNN Journalist Larry Madowo Against Entering Uganda to Cover 2026 Elections

No, president Museveni didn't warn CNN journalist Larry Madowo against entering Uganda to cover 2026 elections Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Manipulated Video of Kenyan Musician Akothee Endorsing Joint Pain Remedy

Ignore manipulated video of Kenyan musician Akothee endorsing joint pain remedy Read more »

Rwanda: No Evidence Rwandan President Paul Kagame Called His Tanzanian Counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan a 'Murderer'

No evidence Rwandan president Paul Kagame called his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan a 'murderer' Read more »

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 »

Tanzania: AI-Generated Video Falsely Shows Tanzanian Officer 'Burning' President Hassan's Poster As Proof That Officers Are 'Tired of CCM Regime'

AI-generated video falsely shows Tanzanian officer 'burning' president Hassan's poster as proof that officers are 'tired of CCM regime' Read more »

Nigeria: Ignore Online Posts Claiming US President Is Considering 'Granting Biafra Freedom' to End Insecurity in Nigeria

IN SHORT: According to a post on Facebook, US president Donald Trump said he was considering granting Biafra its independence to end insecurity in Nigeria. But there is no evidence… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan President William Ruto Says He Has 'A Story to Tell'. Do the Facts Agree?

Ruto was accurate about inflation slowing down and the hiring of tens of thousands of teachers. He was also mostly correct about the growth of the education budget. But his claim… Read more »

South Africa: Yes, Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille Was Correct About Infrastructure Spending in South Africa's Metros

Yes, mayoral candidate Helen Zille was correct about infrastructure spending in South Africa's metros Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Politician Zahara Luyirika Didn't Endorse President Museveni - Viral Image Doctored

Ugandan opposition politician Zahara Luyirika didn't endorse president Museveni - viral image doctored Read more »

Uganda: No, Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Was Not Released

No, Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye remains in detention on treason charges despite posts claiming his release from prison Read more »

Kenya: Viral Newspaper Front Page Ridiculing Kenyan Opposition Politician Kalonzo Musyoka Fabricated

Viral newspaper front page ridiculing Kenyan opposition politician Kalonzo Musyoka fabricated Read more »

Kenya: Graphic Falsely Claims Kenya's Ruto Planned to Support Late Opposition Veteran Odinga's 2027 Bid for President

Graphic falsely claims Kenya's Ruto planned to support late opposition veteran Odinga's 2027 bid for president Read more »

Kenya: Fake Statement - Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commission Hasn't Summoned Governor Mutahi Kahiga

Fake statement: Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commission hasn't summoned governor Mutahi Kahiga Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Oyo State Government Has Not Introduced Tax On Burials, Weddings and Other Events

No, Nigeria's Oyo state government has not introduced tax on burials, weddings and other events Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenyan Polling Firm Tifa Hasn't Released Poll Showing MP Didmus Barasa Leading in Bungoma Gubernatorial Race

No, Kenyan polling firm Tifa hasn't released poll showing MP Didmus Barasa leading in Bungoma gubernatorial race Read more »

Tanzania: No, Tanzanian Government Did Not Order Officials to Identify Religious Leaders Opposing President Hassan

No, Tanzanian government did not order officials to identify religious leaders opposing president Hassan Read more »

Kenya: Fake Statement - Kenyan Politician Gideon Moi Didn't Order Standard Media House to Go Easy On Government

Fake statement: Kenyan politician Gideon Moi didn't order Standard media house to go easy on government Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Electoral Commission Chair Nominee Was Not Part of President Tinubu's Legal Team At Election Tribunal

No, Nigeria's electoral commission chair nominee was not part of president Tinubu's legal team at election tribunal Read more »

Nigeria: No, Tinubu's Government Hasn't Introduced 5 Percent Surcharge On Petrol Products From January 2026

No, Tinubu's government hasn't introduced 5% surcharge on petrol products from January 2026 Read more »

Nigeria: Claim That Son of Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu Won International 'Brain Competition' False

Claim that son of Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu won international 'brain competition' false Read more »