Nigeria: Old Video From India Falsely Shared As Showing Villagers in Nigeria's Sokoto State Destroying Solar Panels

Old video from India falsely shared as showing villagers in Nigeria's Sokoto state destroying solar panels Read more »

South Africa: No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa

IN SHORT: Social media posts and AI-generated search results claim that 2 million doses of HIV medication have gone uncollected in South Africa in July 2026. But these claims are… Read more »

Kenya: No, Viral List Apparently Showing Nairobi Police Chiefs Appointed On Tribal Lines Is Fake

IN SHORT: A document circulating on Facebook appears to list newly appointed commanders of Nairobi police stations, with users suggesting that the appointments were made along… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Premier Information Integrity Summit to Take Place in Nairobi in October 2026

Africa's premier information integrity summit to take place in Nairobi in October 2026 Read more »

Nigeria: Interview With Former Vice Chair of Nigeria's Ruling APC Saying Party Could Only Win By Rigging Is Old, Shared Out of Context

IN SHORT: Several social media users posted a video in July 2026, claiming it shows the former vice chair of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress saying the party could only… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Social Democratic Party Denies Endorsing Ruling Party Candidate in Osun Governorship Election

IN SHORT: Social media posts claim the Social Democratic Party endorsed the All Progressives Congress candidate in the 2026 Osun governorship election. But the SDP says the claim… Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenyan President William Ruto Has Not Asked Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to Resign - Viral Graphics Are Fabricated

IN SHORT: Graphics circulating on social media quote Kenyan president William Ruto as asking his deputy Kithure Kindiki to resign over his alleged inability to bring in votes.… Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenyan Opposition Leader Kalonzo Musyoka Has Not Defected to President Ruto's Side

IN SHORT: Viral social media posts in Kenya, claiming Musyoka has joined president William Ruto's camp ahead of August 2027 elections, are false. They recycle a March 2024 State… Read more »

Kenya: Disregard Fake Kenyans.Co.Ke Graphic Falsely Attributing Mt Kenya MP Rankings to Infotrak

IN SHORT: A graphic carrying the Kenyans.co.ke branding falsely claims polling firm InfoTrak ranked the worst-performing MPs in Kenya's Mt Kenya region. We found no such report,… Read more »

Africa: Explainer - International Migrants, Jobs and Crime in South Africa: What Do the Numbers Show?

EXPLAINER: International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show? Read more »

Ghana: Viral Video of Flood 'Looting' From Accra, Not Lagos

IN SHORT: Social media posts claim a viral video shows residents in Lagos, Nigeria, looting goods swept away by floods. But the footage was filmed in Accra, Ghana, following… Read more »

South Africa: No, Spar Supermarket Chain Hasn't Opened 15,000 New Jobs for South Africans After Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

IN SHORT: Posts are circulating on social media in South Africa, claiming that after a wave of anti-migrant protests in 2026, thousands of job opportunities have opened up for… Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenyan Politician Gideon Moi Didn't Endorse Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna for President - Viral Quote Fabricated

IN SHORT: Graphics quoting Kenyan politician Gideon Moi as endorsing Nairobi county senator Edwin Sifuna for president in 2027 are circulating on social media. However, the quote… Read more »

Uganda: Fake Screenshot - Uganda's Military Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba Has Not Overthrown His Father, President Museveni

IN SHORT: A fabricated screenshot circulating on Facebook falsely claims Uganda's chief of defence forces announced on X that he had overthrown his father, president Yoweri… Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence Two People Killed in Shooting At Political Event in Kenya's Nakuru County

No evidence two people killed in shooting at political event in Kenya's Nakuru county Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Daily Monitor Did Not Publish Front Page With Headline 'What Killed Janet?'

IN SHORT: Months of public absence have fuelled speculation about the health of Uganda's first lady, Janet Museveni. But she is alive, contrary to claims made online, and has… Read more »

Uganda: Misleading Claim Revives Old Uganda Police Promotions As New Appointments

Misleading claim revives old Uganda police promotions as new appointments Read more »

Kenya: Leader of Kenya's DCP Did Not Endorse Cabinet Minister Wycliffe Oparanya As Ruto's Running Mate

IN SHORT: A doctored video falsely shows Cleophas Malala endorsing Wycliffe Oparanya as Kenyan president William Ruto's preferred running mate for the 2027 election. The original… Read more »

Kenya: Fake Newspaper Front Page Falsely Claims Kenyan Opposition Politician Fred Matiang'i Barred From Running for President

IN SHORT: A newspaper front page resembling Kenya's Standard newspaper is circulating on social media with the claim that opposition politician Fred Matiang'i has been barred from… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Ignore Facebook Posts Promoting Fake Nyota Fund Application

IN SHORT: Viral graphics claiming president William Ruto has announced that Kenyans can apply for financial support through the NYOTA Fund are fake and should be ignored. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan President Museveni Has Not Called for the Re-Election of Kenyan President in 2027 - Viral Graphics Fabricated

IN SHORT: Graphics appearing to quote Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni as pledging political support for Kenyan president William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general election are… Read more »

Kenya: No, Former Kenyan President Kenyatta Hasn't Endorsed Opposition Politician Edwin Sifuna for the Presidency - Quote Is Fabricated

IN SHORT: Graphics quoting former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta as endorsing Edwin Sifuna for the presidency in 2027 are getting attention on social media. However, there is no… Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence Kenya's Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen Said Government Would 'Incorporate Goons' Into National Police Service

No evidence Kenya's interior minister Kipchumba Murkomen said government would 'incorporate goons' into National Police Service Read more »

South Africa: Widely Circulated Video of South African Police Clashing With Migrants Not From 30 June 2026

IN SHORT: A video claiming to show "undocumented foreign nationals" clashing with South African police on 30 June 2026 was actually filmed earlier in the month. It does not show… Read more »

South Africa: Video of Woman Saying She 'Cannot Work With South Africans' Ai-Generated - No Evidence She Was Fined for Employing 'Undocumented Migrants'

Video of woman saying she 'cannot work with South Africans' AI-generated - no evidence she was fined for employing 'undocumented migrants' Read more »