October 03
Kenya: Ignore Fake 'Citizen TV' Graphic That Falsely Quotes Kenyan Governor Blaming Country's Embattled Deputy President for Coffee Woes
Ignore fake 'Citizen TV' graphic that falsely quotes Kenyan governor blaming country's embattled deputy president for coffee woes Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Kenyan Education Curriculum Reforms Making the Rounds On Facebook, Says Education Ministry
Ignore fake Kenyan education curriculum reforms making the rounds on Facebook, says education ministry Read more »
October 02
South Africa: No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Does Not Give Schools Control Over Gender-Affirming Healthcare
No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act does not give schools control over gender-affirming healthcare Read more »
October 01
Nigeria: Scam Alert! Nigeria's Federal Civil Service Commission Isn't Recruiting, Ignore Fake Online Posts
Scam alert! Nigeria's federal civil service commission isn't recruiting, ignore fake online posts Read more »
Kenya: Fake Quote Falsely Links Expressway Toll Fees to Muhoho Kenyatta, Brother of Kenyan Ex-President
Fake quote falsely links expressway toll fees to Muhoho Kenyatta, brother of Kenyan ex-president Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Not Dead
No, Nigerian senator Orji Uzor Kalu not dead Read more »
September 27
Kenya: Old Video and Quote Used to Falsely Claim Influential Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro Backs Deputy President
Old video and quote used to falsely claim influential Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro backs deputy president Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Beware, Motorbike and Tuk-Tuk Offers On Facebook Page 'Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Motorbikes' Are Scams
Kenyans beware, motorbike and tuk-tuk offers on Facebook page 'Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Motorbikes' are scams Read more »
Senegal: Video of People Attacking Nigerian Embassy in Senegal Is From 2013, Not 2024 As Social Media Posts Claim
Video of people attacking Nigerian embassy in Senegal is from 2013, not 2024 as social media posts claim Read more »
September 26
Africa: No Evidence That 'Shame Plant' Can Cure Mpox
No evidence that 'shame plant' can cure mpox Read more »
Nigeria: Scam Alert! Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Not Giving Away Money On Facebook
Scam alert! Nigerian politician Peter Obi not giving away money on Facebook Read more »
September 24
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Denies Claim That It Owns Yacht Spotted in St Tropez, France
INSHORT: Several social media posts have claimed that a yacht seen in the waters of St Tropez, France, belongs to the Nigerian government. The government has denied the claim. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's State Oil Company Didn't Share Locations for Much Cheaper Fuel
IN SHORT: The price of petrol in Nigeria has risen sharply since May 2023 to as high as N897 per litre. However, claims that the NNPC has shared places where it can be bought for… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Niger Delta Development Commission Hasn't Released 'Biased' Internship Beneficiary List
No, Nigeria's Niger Delta Development Commission hasn't released 'biased' internship beneficiary list Read more »
September 23
Africa: No, 'Indian Remedy' Won't Reverse High Blood Pressure - See a Doctor Instead
No, 'Indian remedy' won't reverse high blood pressure - see a doctor instead Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Fabricated Document Claiming That Bandits and 'Media Promoters' Will Be Compensated By Nigeria's Zamfara State Government
Ignore fabricated document claiming that bandits and 'media promoters' will be compensated by Nigeria's Zamfara state government Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Two Burning Cars in Nigeria's Anambra State Is From 2021, Not 2024 Police Escort Attack As Claimed On Social Media
Video of two burning cars in Nigeria's Anambra state is from 2021, not 2024 police escort attack as claimed on social media Read more »
September 19
Kenya: Indian Billionaire Adani Is Eyeing Kenya's Main Airport, and the Govt Is Backing the Deal. but Are the Official Talking Points Factual?
Indian billionaire Adani is eyeing Kenya's main airport, and the govt is backing the deal. But are the official talking points factual? Read more »
South Africa: Scam - Be Wary of 'R6,000' Vacancies for Capitec Advertised in Unverified Social Media Posts
IN SHORT: South African bank Capitec is hiring for several positions via an unverified link, according to a number of social media posts. But it's a scam - Capitec advertises jobs… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Fact-Checkers' Coalition Sets Up Situation Rooms to Fight False News in Edo Election
Nigeria fact-checkers' coalition sets up Situation Rooms to fight false news in Edo election Read more »
September 18
Africa: No, Common Goosegrass Cannot Reverse Kidney Failure
IN SHORT: According to social media posts, a common type of grass can reverse kidney failure "within three months". But this is false and dangerous information. Kidney failure… Read more »
September 13
South Africa: Fake Facebook Account Alert - Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Has Not Resigned From South Africa's EFF Party
Fake Facebook account alert: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has not resigned from South Africa's EFF party Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Ignore These Five Facebook Pages Offering Loans in the Name of Opay, Nigeria's Popular Mobile Money Operator
IN SHORT: Several Facebook pages claiming to represent a popular mobile banking platform are offering loans to users. But don't be scammed - they're not affiliated with OPay. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Health Ministry Not Giving Out N15,000 Relief Funds
IN SHORT: Scammers often use the Nigerian government's name to try to steal unsuspecting people's money. But be warned, the claim that the government is offering N15,000 relief… Read more »
September 09
Africa: Health Check - Candidiasis Treatments - What Works and What Doesn't
IN SHORT: There are many claims online about how to treat candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection. Some recommendations are in line with medical advice, while others lack… Read more »