Uganda: No, Ugandan President Museveni Is Not Dead. 'State House Uganda' Tweet Announcing His Demise Is Fake

While president Yoweri Museveni contracted Covid-19, he is alive and well, according to official reports. Read more »

Nigeria: No, Police Officer Mohammed Umar Abba Has Not Taken Over As Acting Chair of Nigeria's Financial Crimes Commission After Abdulrasheed Bawa's Suspension in June 2023

IN SHORT: A photo of police officer Mohammed Umar Abba is circulating on social media in Nigeria, with the claim that he has been appointed chair of the EFCC following former chair… Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's President Has Ordered All Local Oil Refineries Be Fully Operational Within Six Months

IN SHORT: President Bola Tinubu has made some bold calls since he was sworn in on 29 May 2023. But ordering ailing oil refineries into operation is not one of them. Read more »

Nigeria: No, Video Doesn't Show Dollars Found in Nigeria's Ousted Central Bank Chief's House

IN SHORT: After the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was not only suspended but arrested, too, rumours have swirled in the country. But this viral video of piles of dollar… Read more »

Kenya: It's a Scam! Beware of Facebook Account Claiming to Offer Loans in the Name of Kenyan Politician Aisha Jumwa

IN SHORT: A cabinet secretary offering loans to Kenyans would entice many to sign up. This account claiming to belong to her hopes people will fall for its scams. Read more »

Kenya: Is Shoe Company Bata On the Verge of Closing Down in Kenya? No, Ignore Rumours Circulating On Social Media

IN SHORT: With over a 100 years in business, Bata is one of the biggest shoe manufacturers in Kenya. But rumours that it is about to close down, with jobs at risk, are false. Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Scammed! Kenyan Actor Mwanasha Johari Is Not Running Promotions On Facebook

IN SHORT: Fraudsters looking to make money out of Facebook users often impersonate celebrities. In this case, they're using actor Mwanasha Johari's name - this Facebook page is not… Read more »

Africa: Is HIV/Aids Misinformation and Denialism On the Rise Again? How to Counter Persistent Myths

Well-worn untruths about HIV/Aids took a backseat during the Covid-19 pandemic. But vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to accurate… Read more »

Africa: Factsheet - 'Back to the Basics' - Seven Questions About HIV and Aids Answered

The WHO has announced Covid-19 is no longer considered to be at the health agency's highest level of alert, and so the world can focus on other health challenges, such as managing… Read more »

Kenya: Did a Plane Crash At Kenya's Largest Airport As Claimed in Several Photos Online? No, It Was a Drill

IN SHORT: Several videos on social media claim to show photos of a plane crash at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The port manager says it was an emergency drill. Read more »

Kenya: No, Citizen TV Kenya Didn't Tweet About Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Getting Admitted to Intensive Care

IN SHORT: Uganda's long-term ruler contracted Covid-19, but claims that a popular Kenyan TV station reported of his worsening condition are false. Read more »

Uganda: Ignore False Claims That Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Is Dead

IN SHORT: Following his bout with a mild case of Covid-19, many social media posts claimed that Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni had died. This is not true. Read more »

Nigeria: Scam Alert! Ignore Fake BBC News Page in Nigeria Tempting You to Double Your Money On Their Investment Platform

IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer investment services. This is yet another scam account, impersonating BBC News and asking… Read more »

Nigeria: Beware! Guide 'Against Bank Account Hackers' Is Not From Nigeria's Central Bank

IN SHORT: While the country's main bank would want to protect Nigerians from bank account fraud, a guide purporting to be from it is more likely to get the faithful into trouble. Read more »

Africa: Dangerous Quackery - Why You Can't Cure Cancer By 'Detoxifying' the Body or Balancing Ph Levels

The internet generally and social media in particular is awash in quack cures for serious diseases. But there is little evidence for curing cancer through either detoxing or… Read more »

Kenya: Did the Kenyan President Threaten to Sack Legislators Who Would Oppose a Key Finance Bill?

IN SHORT: A video posted on TikTok is captioned as though Kenyan president William Ruto threatened to "fire" members of parliament who voted against his party's proposed bill. But… Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Conned By Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan First Lady and Offering Loans

IN SHORT: Kenya's first lady Rachel Ruto does not have a Facebook account specifically dedicated to offering loans to the public. Ignore all posts that make these scam offers. Read more »

Kenya: Does This Video Show an Earthquake in a Kenyan Town? No, It's a Video Effect

IN SHORT: A video posted online purports to show an earthquake in a Kenyan town. But it is just ordinary footage of a town with a wavy video editing effect applied to it. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Do Not Be Conned By These Facebook Accounts Offering Bogus Promotions

IN SHORT: There are Facebook accounts promising Kenyan users large amounts of money, featuring the names and photos of local celebrities. But be warned - the accounts are run by… Read more »

Kenya: Beware Fake Facebook Account Misusing Name of Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto

IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer cash and loans in the name of Kenya's first lady, Rachel Ruto. This is yet another. Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Has Suspended State Oil Firm Boss As Claimed Online

IN SHORT: The new leader of the country is setting up his stall, but there is no evidence to suggest that he has removed Mele Kyari from office. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian NGO Fails to Support Claims About Country's Corn Output and Its Alleged Medical Use

Is Nigeria the largest producer of corn in Africa? And can corn leaves be used to treat wounds and illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis? We checked four claims by the Health of… Read more »

Kenya: Ignore False Claims That the Former Chair of the Kenya's Electoral Commission Has Died

Several social media posts claim that the former chair of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, has died. Read more »

Nigeria: New President Bola Tinubu Appoints 27 Ministers? No, Ignore Circulating List

As the country awaits a new cabinet, lists circulating on social media claim to name those who've made the grade. But it's not to be trusted. Read more »

South Africa: Don't Fall for Unfounded Scare Claims About Measles Vaccination

An article by a prominent anti-vaccine campaigner in South Africa and widely circulated on social media makes many baseless claims. But even the hint of doubt could be enough to… Read more »