South Africa: Expectations Versus Reality - the Use of Generative Ai in South Africa's 2024 Election

By now you've heard that 2024 is the ultimate election year. With over 60 countries around the world heading to the polls, concerns about generative artificial intelligence (AI)… Read more »

Kenya: Exposing Three Facebook Accounts Impersonating Kenyan Governor Fatuma Achani and Offering Bogus Loans

IN SHORT: These three Facebook accounts would have you believe that they are run by Fatuma Achani. But don't be scammed - the governor is not offering loans on Facebook. Read more »

Tanzania: Disregard Public Notice Allegedly From Tanzania's Examinations Council Announcing Deadline for Correcting Names On Certificates

Disregard public notice allegedly from Tanzania's examinations council announcing deadline for correcting names on certificates Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Don't Fall for Fake Loan Offers From the Facebook Page 'Kopa Loans'

IN SHORT: There is a growing number of Facebook accounts and pages claiming to offer quick loans to Kenyans. But many are fake, and this page is just one of them. Read more »

Central African Republic: Video Shows Airdropped Supplies in Central African Republic Nature Reserve, Not Boko Haram Receiving Weapons

Video shows airdropped supplies in Central African Republic nature reserve, not Boko Haram receiving weapons Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Government Has No Plans to Arrest Content Creators Who Post Videos Without Permission

IN SHORT: The Nigerian film censorship board says it has warned filmmakers and content creators against producing same-sex and pornographic content, but not that anyone posting… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Photo of Ugandan Troops in DR Congo in 2023, Not Sent to 'Quell Treasonous Gen Z' Protests in Kenya in 2024

Photo of Ugandan troops in DR Congo in 2023, not sent to 'quell treasonous Gen Z' protests in Kenya in 2024 Read more »

Africa: #rwandadecides - Three Things Africa Check Is Learning About Facts, Elections, and Journalism in Rwanda

#RwandaDecides: Three things Africa Check is learning about facts, elections, and journalism in Rwanda Read more »

South Africa: Casting Doubts and Casting Votes - the Real-World Effects of False Election Fraud Claims

South Africa's May 2024 elections were widely acknowledged as pivotal for the country. After 30 years in power, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority and is… Read more »

Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Claiming Kenyan Governor Warned of No Salaries After Country's Taxation Controversy

IN SHORT: A graphic with a fake quote attributed to Kirinyaga county governor and council of governors chair, Anne Waiguru, has been circulating amid the Finance Bill 2024… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Did Not Suggest Renaming Murtala Muhammed Way in Abuja

IN SHORT: The Nigerian government has denied online claims that a major road in the capital Abuja, named after the late military ruler Murtala Muhammed, has been renamed after… Read more »

Africa: No, South Africa's Social Grant Agency Has Not Released a R700 Grant Application Form for 2024 Through This Link - It's a Scam

No, South Africa's social grant agency has not released a R700 grant application form for 2024 through this link - it's a scam Read more »

Tanzania: Fake Star Newspaper Front Page Claims Tanzania Will Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Fake Star newspaper front page claims Tanzania will legalise same-sex marriage Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Teacher Employer Has Not Said It Will Not Pay 100,000 Teachers Due to Scrapping of Finance Bill 2024

Kenya's teacher employer has NOT said it will not pay 100,000 teachers due to scrapping of Finance Bill 2024 Read more »

Kenya: Employer of Teachers in Kenya Warns Public to Watch Out for This Fake Job Ad

Employer of teachers in Kenya warns public to watch out for this fake job ad Read more »

Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show 'Young Ukrainian Girls Forced Into Military' to Fight Russia

No, photo does not show 'young Ukrainian girls forced into military' to fight Russia Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Commissioner Arrested for Decade-Old Charity Fraud

Electoral commissioner arrested for decade-old charity fraud - not for blowing the whistle on 'vote-rigging' in South Africa's 2024 elections Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence Kenyan Legislator Sudi Dared Protesters to Vandalise His Business Again - Viral Image Photoshopped

IN SHORT: An image posted on social media in Kenya appears to show Kenyan lawmaker Oscar Sudi insulting protesters and daring them to vandalise his business. But the image has been… Read more »

Africa: No, Neem Leaves Won't Treat or Prevent Cholera. See a Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Social media users have suggested using neem leaves to prevent or cure cholera. However, there is not enough research to support the claim that this home remedy treats or… Read more »

Kenya: Fake 'Nation' Graphic Used to Claim Kenyan Lawmakers Were Paid Ksh2 Million to Pass Controversial Finance Bill

Fake 'Nation' graphic used to claim Kenyan lawmakers were paid KSh2 million to pass controversial finance bill Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Beleaguered President Ruto Chose a Live Interview to Defend His Record, but Did His Claims Add Up?

Kenya's beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up? Read more »

Nigeria: #spotcheck - Striking Online Photo Shows New York City, Not Lagos, Nigeria

#SPOTCHECK: Striking online photo shows New York City, not Lagos, Nigeria Read more »

Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters

No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence Video Shows Nigerian Soldiers in Armoured Tanks Heading for an Operation in Abia State

No evidence video shows Nigerian soldiers in armoured tanks heading for an operation in Abia state Read more »

Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Government Has Not Banned Nollywood Films From Showing Smoking and Ritual Scenes

No, the Nigerian government has not banned Nollywood films from showing smoking and ritual scenes Read more »