Kenya: Kenyans, Don't Be Conned By Imposter Facebook Page Offering 'Inua Jamii' Loans

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Kenya: Don't Be Conned By Facebook Account Impersonating Kenyan Journalist Couple and Posting Fake Promotions

IN SHORT: We've been seeing many Kenyan Facebook accounts, fraudulently offering users cash under the guise of prominent Kenyans. Another account, this time pretending to belong to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Lawmaker Linet Chepkorir Didn't Say Kenyan Government Will Print More Money to Pay Civil Servants and Settle Debts

IN SHORT: Many Kenyans are having to count their shillings and cents and civil servants are facing salary delays. But Bomet county women rep Linet Toto didn't suggest the… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Hasn't Congratulated President-Elect Bola Tinubu On His Victory

IN SHORT: Nigeria's Labour Party leader Peter Obi hasn't accepted the 25 February 2023 presidential election and congratulated president elect Bola Tinubu. Social media posts are… Read more »

Kenya: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Kenyan Actor Yasmeen Saiedi and Offering Promotions

IN SHORT: We've once again found a Facebook account in the name of a prominent Kenyan actor, promising quick cash giveaways. But, again, it's a scam account, impersonating a… Read more »

Nigeria: Are There 15 Million Child Workers in Nigeria? Senior Government Official Cites 22-Year-Old Data - Figure Likely Higher

A senior government official in Nigeria's labour and employment ministry made the startling claim that the country had more than 15 million child workers. We looked at the numbers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Electoral Body Says Viral Video Doesn't Show an Attack On Its Chair's House

IN SHORT: A video is being shared on social media with the claim it shows youths in northern Nigeria, angry at the outcome of the presidential election, attacking the home of the… Read more »

Africa: A Cloudy Outlook? What We Are Learning About Election Disinformation in Africa and What You Can Do About It

As nearly a dozen countries in the region prepare to hold presidential elections, the spread of disinformation is inflaming the continent's political landscape. Will facts prevail… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Electoral Commission Website Wasn't Hacked By 'Russian Boy' Who Released 'Authentic' Poll Results

IN SHORT: Despite persistent rumours on social media, there's no evidence that the Nigerian electoral commission's website has been hacked or that the results released by a Russian… Read more »

Africa: A 4,070 Percent Increase in Miscarriages and Stillbirths Amongs Pregnant Women Who Took the Covid Vaccine? Entirely False

IN SHORT: There is no data to support the claim of a 4,070% increase in miscarriages and stillbirths as a result of taking the Covid mRNA vaccine. In fact, maternal health experts… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian President Makes Undiplomatic Remark About Kenyan Deputy President? No, Graphic Fabricated

IN SHORT: There is a trend of fake news graphics being shared on social media. One such graphic purports to quote Tanzanian leader Samia Saluhu dismissing Kenya's deputy president… Read more »

Kenya: Beware of Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga

IN SHORT: As Kenyans grapple with disruptive protests, a Facebook page has been making inflammatory statements in the name of Raila Odinga. It is not the opposition leader's… Read more »

Uganda: No Evidence of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's Tweets About Anti-Gay Law or Calling Us President an 'Idiot'

IN SHORT: An anti-gay rights law passed in Uganda has come under intense scrutiny. But an alleged row between its leader and Joe Biden has been trumped up. Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Called for Nigeria's Break-Up

IN SHORT: The result of Nigeria's presidential election is being challenged in court. But the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, did not suggest the country… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Beware of Fake Facebook Account Impersonating Acting Deputy Inspector General of Police Abdalla Komesha

IN SHORT: It didn't take long for someone to impersonate the Kenya Police Service's new deputy inspector general. This Facebook page in Abdalla Komesha's name is fake. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lawyer Off the Mark With 10% Claim About Nigeria's Presidential Election Result

IN SHORT: Because Bola Tinubu got 8.79 million votes from the 87 million Nigerians who collected voter cards ahead of the February 2023 election, he only has a mandate from 10% of… Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenya's Tax Authority Has Not Increased Taxes On Popular Second-Hand Clothing in 2023

IN SHORT: Claims that the Kenya Revenue Authority has increased levies on used clothing recently flooded social media. But the authority says this is incorrect and the levies have… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng's Water Use Above World Average? Water Minister Rehashes Flawed Statistics About South Africa's Most Populous Province

In March 2023, the South African department of water and sanitation celebrated national water month with advocacy and awareness campaigns to conserve and use water in a sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: No, UK Parliament Did Not Say Nigeria's Presidential Election Was Rigged

IN SHORT: The results of Nigeria's February 2023 presidential election are being challenged in court. But claims on social media that the UK parliament confirmed that the vote was… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Central Bank Not Planning to Close Digital Finance Companies

IN SHORT: Digital financial apps have become popular in Nigeria after a currency reform policy hit serious hurdles. But the banking regulator is not about to shut these apps down,… Read more »

South Africa: No, Video of South African Politician Ace Magashule Endorsing President Cyril Ramaphosa Is Not From March 2023 but From 3 Years Earlier

IN SHORT: The politics of the ruling African National Congress may at times appear topsy-turvy to South Africans, but this video does not show suspended member and former… Read more »

South Africa: Video of Large Group of Protesters From 2020, Not South African #nationalshutdown in March 2023

IN SHORT: A number of videos and photos were shared on social media in South Africa on 20 March, many claiming to show supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters taking to the… Read more »

Africa: No, the World Economic Forum Doesn't Want to Legalise Sex or Marriage Between Humans and Animals - Claim From Known False Information Site

IN SHORT: There's no evidence the WEF has made any kind of pronouncement on the legality of sex between people and animals. It doesn't have the "authority or intention" to do so,… Read more »

Africa: South Africa's #nationalshutdown - Beware Misleading Visuals Circulating On Social Media

The Economic Freedom Fighters party was on Monday 20 March protesting a slew of grievances. But not all was what it seemed to be. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Labour Party Candidate for Lagos Assembly Bloodied During Attack By Thugs? No, Photo Old, Unrelated

IN SHORT: As Nigerians vote for governors, claims have been circulated online that a candidate for a seat in the key state of Lagos has been attacked. But the photo used as… Read more »