October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Men Arrested With Human Bones in Nigeria, Not Kenya
IN SHORT: A photo of two men holding what appear to be human skulls has spread like wildfire across Kenyan social media, with claims the two were arrested in Kenya. But that's only… Read more »
Kenya: Huge Clearance Sale for Water Tanks in Kenya? Beware of Fake Facebook Account
IN SHORT: A Facebook page is promising big discounts on water tanks and related products in Kenya. But it's a fraud and the offers aren't real. Read more »
Ghana: No, Ghana's Universities Will Not Be 'Closed Down for One Week in Honour of Queen Elizabeth'
IN SHORT: The death of the UK's queen in September 2022 led to a number of false claims circulating on social media. And that Ghanaian universities would close for a week to… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: No, Nigeria Ruling Party's Presidential Candidate Bola Tinubu Has Not Pulled Out of Race
IN SHORT: We've already seen plenty of misinformation circulating on social media in Nigeria since presidential hopeful Bola Tinubu entered the race on the governing party ticket… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Ruling Party Campaign Spokesperson Did Not Give Nigerians the Middle Finger On National TV
IN SHORT: A screenshot shared on social media in Nigeria appears to show a prominent politician giving Nigerians "the finger". But Festus Keyamo wasn't deliberately being rude in… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Africa: Visa Sponsorships for Jobs in Australia? No, Website Just Another Scam
IN SHORT: A website shared across African social media promises an easy and quick road to visa sponsorship in the affluent country of Australia. But it's a scam and could be trying… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Main Opposition Party Is Paying Voters to Support Its 2023 Presidential Candidate
IN SHORT: Text messages circulating in Nigeria promise cash in return for voting for the main opposition party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. But, like previous… Read more »
October 10, 2022
South Africa: Thousands of Migrants Have Jobs in Eskom, Vodacom and Govt? No, Viral Message Plain Wrong
Harmful rumours about migrants from other African countries get attention on social media in South Africa. One recent claim about the jobs they hold is wildly inflated. Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's Ruling Party Bigwig Kgalema Motlanthe Apologised for Slapping Provincial Party Structures On the Wrists? No, Viral Screenshot Fake
IN SHORT: A screenshot circulating online claims a top official from the African National Congress has apologised for comments made around the announcement of preferred candidates… Read more »
September 12, 2013
South Africa: A Guide to Crime Statistics in South Africa - What You Need to Know
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will release South Africa's 2012/13 national crime statistics on 19 September 2013. This guide, produced by Africa Check in cooperation with the… Read more »