Nigeria: Nigerian Broadcaster Arise News Has Not Suspended Popular Journalist Oseni Rufai

Nigerian broadcaster Arise News has not suspended popular journalist Oseni Rufai Read more »

Nigeria: No, Viral Video Doesn't Show 'Islamic Extremists' Removing Christian Billboard in Nigeria's Kwara State

No, viral video doesn't show 'Islamic extremists' removing Christian billboard in Nigeria's Kwara state Read more »

Nigeria: No Proof That U.S. Authorities Raided House Allegedly Belonging to Nigerian President in Washington DC

No proof that US authorities raided house allegedly belonging to Nigerian president in Washington DC Read more »

Nigeria: Ignore False Claim That Prominent Nigerian Judge James Omotosho Targeted in Assassination Attempt

Ignore false claim that prominent Nigerian judge James Omotosho targeted in assassination attempt Read more »

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 »

Uganda: #UgandaDecides2026 - Fact-Checking Claims From Presidential Debate

#UgandaDecides2026: fact-checking claims from presidential debate Read more »

Kenya: Viral Newspaper Front Page Claiming Kenyan Governor Gladys Wanga Has 'Relentless Greed for Power' Is Fabricated

IN SHORT: A front page mimicking the design of Kenya's Standard newspaper describes Kenyan governor Gladys Wanga as having "relentless greed for power". However, it is one of many… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans, Don't Be Fooled By Claims of a New R1,682 Family Support Grant

IN SHORT: Some Facebook posts claim that South Africa's Department of Social Development will be administering a family support grant. But the department says this is false and… Read more »

Kenya: Fabricated Newspaper Front Page Falsely Portrays Kenyan Governor Natembeya As Leading Party Revolt

Fabricated newspaper front page falsely portrays Kenyan governor Natembeya as leading party revolt Read more »

Kenya: Old 2022 Video Taken Out of Context, Doesn't Show Ex-Kenyan President Kenyatta Endorsing MP Babu Owino for Nairobi Governor for 2027

Old 2022 video taken out of context, doesn't show ex-Kenyan president Kenyatta endorsing MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor for 2027 Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Not Arrested in France

No, Nigerian minister Nyesom Wike not arrested in France Read more »

Kenya: Late Kenyan Politician Raila Odinga Didn't Endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi Governor Post - Ignore Manipulated Video

Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn't endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post - ignore manipulated video Read more »

Africa: No Evidence That Boiling Coca-Cola With Red Onion Will Fight Flu Quickly

IN SHORT: A video circulating on Facebook claims that boiling Coca-Cola with red onion and drinking it warm can cure influenza. While the drink may feel soothing, there is no… Read more »

Kenya: Disregard Fake Newspaper Front Page Claiming Rigathi Gachagua 'Worst Vice President' in Kenya's History

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua 'worst vice president' in Kenya's history Read more »

South Africa: Watch Out - Mexican Poppy Plant Doesn't Cure Cancer, Might Poison You

Watch out: Mexican poppy plant doesn't cure cancer, might poison you Read more »

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 »

South Africa: No New Mandatory Driving Licence Renewal Rules or Automatic Suspensions for Seniors in South Africa

IN SHORT: Posts circulating online claim that South Africa has introduced new driving licence renewal rules for seniors, including compulsory medical tests and automatic licence… Read more »

South Africa: Vacancies Exist At South Africa's Defence Force, but Facebook Posts Mislead About How to Apply

Vacancies exist at South Africa's defence force, but Facebook posts mislead about how to apply 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 »

Kenya: No Fire At Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Around November 2025

No fire at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around November 2025 Read more »

Africa: No, the Us Isn't Shutting Its Borders Entirely, As Tiktok Videos Claim

No, the US isn't shutting its borders entirely, as TikTok videos claim 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 »

Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigerian Jihadists Attacked Sokoto Prison Holding Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu

No evidence that Nigerian jihadists attacked Sokoto prison holding Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu Read more »

Tanzania: Manipulated Video Shows Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan 'Praising' Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo After Report On Killings

Manipulated video shows Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan 'praising' Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo after report on killings Read more »