Kenya: Kenya's Star Newspaper Didn't Report Governor Gladys Wanga As Potential Deputy President

Kenya's Star newspaper didn't report governor Gladys Wanga as potential deputy president Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Standard Flag, Not Russian Flag, Behind Nigerian President Bola Tinubu During National Address

Presidential standard flag, not Russian flag, behind Nigerian president Bola Tinubu during national address Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Fake 'Citizen TV' Graphic Claiming Protests Have Cost Kenya Ksh900 Billion in 30 Days

Ignore fake 'Citizen TV' graphic claiming protests have cost Kenya KSh900 billion in 30 days Read more »

Kenya: No, Kenya's Interior Minister Didn't Criticise President Ruto for Firing His Cabinet

No, Kenya's interior minister didn't criticise president Ruto for firing his cabinet Read more »

South Africa: Dramatic Video of Tanker Truck Explosion Shot in Brazil, Not South Africa's Limpopo Province

Dramatic video of tanker truck explosion shot in Brazil, not South Africa's Limpopo province Read more »

South Africa: Scam Alert! Ignore Facebook Accounts Offering Fake Loans in the Name of Kenyan Governor Gladys Wanga

Scam alert! Ignore Facebook accounts offering fake loans in the name of Kenyan governor Gladys Wanga Read more »

South Africa: No 'Founding Document' Gives Who Exemption From 'Criminal Prosecution'

No 'founding document' gives WHO exemption from 'criminal prosecution' - claim misuses diplomatic immunity treaty for all UN agencies Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Army Says Circulating Press Release Condemning Human Rights Abuses Is Fake

Ugandan army says circulating press release condemning human rights abuses is fake Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Not in Hospital. Viral Photos Old, Not Related to 2024 Anti-Government Demonstrations

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi not in hospital. Viral photos old, not related to 2024 anti-government demonstrations Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Anti-Corruption Commission Has Not Summoned Activist Hanifa Farsafi - Viral Letter Is Fake

IN SHORT: As young Kenyans and activists plan new rounds of anti-government demonstrations, a letter seemingly from Kenya's anti-corruption commission summoning one of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians, Ignore Misleading Claims That Tiger Nut Drinks Cause Cholera

IN SHORT: Several posts on Facebook claim that tiger nut drinks are the cause of a cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos state. But this is not true. Read more »

Nigeria: Verifying Claims By Bola Tinubu's Media Team Amid #EndBadGoverance Protests in Nigeria

Verifying claims by Bola Tinubu's media team amid #EndBadGoverance protests in Nigeria Read more »

Kenya: No, Fast-Food Franchise KFC Not About to Lay Off Workers in Kenya Due to Protests - Ignore Fake Notice

No, fast-food franchise KFC not about to lay off workers in Kenya due to protests - ignore fake notice Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Didn't Call for War During Anti-Government Protests

No, Nigerian politician Peter Obi didn't call for war during anti-government protests Read more »

Kenya: Exposing Three Facebook Pages Impersonating Well-Known Kenyan Steel Manufacturer Mabati Rolling Mills

IN SHORT: These three Facebook pages using the name of Mabati Rolling Mills, a popular steel manufacturer in Kenya, are out to scam you. Don't fall for their discounted products. Read more »

Nigeria: No Proof of UN Plan to Seize Power From Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu If Protests Last Beyond 15 Days

No proof of UN plan to seize power from Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu if protests last beyond 15 days Read more »

Kenya: Fake Newspaper Front Pages Criticise Kenyan President's Controversial Cabinet Appointments

IN SHORT: In July 2024, fake front pages of Kenyan newspapers attacked president William Ruto's new cabinet appointments. The legitimate headlines discussed the new political… Read more »

South Africa: It's a Scam! Don't Be Duped By 'Official' Letters Guaranteeing Admission to South African Universities for a Fee

IN SHORT: A scam spreading on South African social media targets prospective university students who have been rejected or are waiting for an admission decision. The circulating… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Did Not Lead Anti-Government Protests in Abuja

No, Nigerian politician Peter Obi did not lead anti-government protests in Abuja Read more »

South Africa: 'Pandemic' Post From 'Parody' Cape Independence Social Media Account, Not South Africa's Western Cape Premier Alan Winde

IN SHORT: A widely reposted screenshot of an X post about "digital ID" and "medical ID" came from a parody account. It did not come from Western Cape premier Alan Winde, and there… Read more »

Nigeria: Ignore Claims That #EndBadGovernance Protests Have Been Moved to Nigeria's Independence Day

Ignore claims that #EndBadGovernance protests have been moved to Nigeria's Independence Day Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Denies Viral Claims That President Will Halve Salary, Abolish First Lady's Office

IN SHORT: Under fire from angry Nigerians, the government has taken measures to ease economic hardship and discourage protests, but halving the president's salary, among other… Read more »

South Africa: Factsheet - What You Need to Know About South Africa's Latest Mpox Outbreak

South Africa is currently experiencing a resurgence in cases of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox. These cases are part of a global outbreak which began in 2022. South… Read more »

Nigeria: Video Shows People Gathered Near Lekki Toll Gate in Nigeria's Lagos State, Not 'Thugs' Hijacking Anti-Government Protests in Ajah

Video shows people gathered near Lekki toll gate in Nigeria's Lagos state, not 'thugs' hijacking anti-government protests in Ajah Read more »

Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Protesters Burning Down Nyanya Police Station in Nigeria's Capital Abuja

IN SHORT: A video has been posted on social media with the claim that protesters burned down the Nyanya police station on the outskirts of Abuja. But the police denied the claim. Read more »