South Africa: Casting Doubts and Casting Votes - the Real-World Effects of False Election Fraud Claims

South Africa's May 2024 elections were widely acknowledged as pivotal for the country. After 30 years in power, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority and is… Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Claiming Kenyan Governor Warned of No Salaries After Country's Taxation Controversy

IN SHORT: A graphic with a fake quote attributed to Kirinyaga county governor and council of governors chair, Anne Waiguru, has been circulating amid the Finance Bill 2024… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Did Not Suggest Renaming Murtala Muhammed Way in Abuja

IN SHORT: The Nigerian government has denied online claims that a major road in the capital Abuja, named after the late military ruler Murtala Muhammed, has been renamed after… Read more »

Africa: No, South Africa's Social Grant Agency Has Not Released a R700 Grant Application Form for 2024 Through This Link - It's a Scam

No, South Africa's social grant agency has not released a R700 grant application form for 2024 through this link - it's a scam Read more »

Tanzania: Fake Star Newspaper Front Page Claims Tanzania Will Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Fake Star newspaper front page claims Tanzania will legalise same-sex marriage Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Teacher Employer Has Not Said It Will Not Pay 100,000 Teachers Due to Scrapping of Finance Bill 2024

Kenya's teacher employer has NOT said it will not pay 100,000 teachers due to scrapping of Finance Bill 2024 Read more »

Kenya: Employer of Teachers in Kenya Warns Public to Watch Out for This Fake Job Ad

Employer of teachers in Kenya warns public to watch out for this fake job ad Read more »

Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show 'Young Ukrainian Girls Forced Into Military' to Fight Russia

No, photo does not show 'young Ukrainian girls forced into military' to fight Russia Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Commissioner Arrested for Decade-Old Charity Fraud

Electoral commissioner arrested for decade-old charity fraud - not for blowing the whistle on 'vote-rigging' in South Africa's 2024 elections Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence Kenyan Legislator Sudi Dared Protesters to Vandalise His Business Again - Viral Image Photoshopped

IN SHORT: An image posted on social media in Kenya appears to show Kenyan lawmaker Oscar Sudi insulting protesters and daring them to vandalise his business. But the image has been… Read more »

Africa: No, Neem Leaves Won't Treat or Prevent Cholera. See a Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Social media users have suggested using neem leaves to prevent or cure cholera. However, there is not enough research to support the claim that this home remedy treats or… Read more »

Kenya: Fake 'Nation' Graphic Used to Claim Kenyan Lawmakers Were Paid Ksh2 Million to Pass Controversial Finance Bill

Fake 'Nation' graphic used to claim Kenyan lawmakers were paid KSh2 million to pass controversial finance bill Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Beleaguered President Ruto Chose a Live Interview to Defend His Record, but Did His Claims Add Up?

Kenya's beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up? Read more »

Nigeria: #spotcheck - Striking Online Photo Shows New York City, Not Lagos, Nigeria

#SPOTCHECK: Striking online photo shows New York City, not Lagos, Nigeria Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters

No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Video Shows Nigerian Soldiers in Armoured Tanks Heading for an Operation in Abia State

No evidence video shows Nigerian soldiers in armoured tanks heading for an operation in Abia state Read more »

Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Government Has Not Banned Nollywood Films From Showing Smoking and Ritual Scenes

No, the Nigerian government has not banned Nollywood films from showing smoking and ritual scenes Read more »

South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa Did Not Snub Nigerian President Tinubu. Ignore Out-of-Context Video From Ramaphosa's Inauguration

South African president Ramaphosa did not snub Nigerian president Tinubu. Ignore out-of-context video from Ramaphosa's inauguration Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated

IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Appeals Court President Said Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election Tribunal Was Offered Bribes

IN SHORT: There is no proof that justice Monica Dongban-Mensem said that Bola Tinubu had "failed" and that the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal had been offered bribes… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Host the 2024 Africa Facts Summit

The 2024 Africa Facts summit, scheduled for October 9-10 in Accra, Ghana, will bring together fact-checking organizations and experts from across the continent. Read more »

Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping

As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »

South Africa: False! Old Claim About Life-Saving Benefits of Drinking Hot Water Resurfaces in South Africa

False! Old claim about life-saving benefits of drinking hot water resurfaces in South Africa Read more »

Uganda: May 2024 Photo of Ugandan MP Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan Protestors Attacked Legislator in June

May 2024 photo of Ugandan MP used to falsely claim that Kenyan protestors attacked legislator in June Read more »

Zimbabwe: No, Zimbabwe Court Hasn't Threatened 'Newly Married Gay Couple' With Death Penalty If They Don't Get Pregnant

No, Zimbabwe court hasn't threatened 'newly married gay couple' with death penalty if they don't get pregnant Read more »