June 28
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa Did Not Snub Nigerian President Tinubu. Ignore Out-of-Context Video From Ramaphosa's Inauguration
South African president Ramaphosa did not snub Nigerian president Tinubu. Ignore out-of-context video from Ramaphosa's inauguration Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated
IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Appeals Court President Said Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election Tribunal Was Offered Bribes
IN SHORT: There is no proof that justice Monica Dongban-Mensem said that Bola Tinubu had "failed" and that the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal had been offered bribes… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana to Host the 2024 Africa Facts Summit
The 2024 Africa Facts summit, scheduled for October 9-10 in Accra, Ghana, will bring together fact-checking organizations and experts from across the continent. Read more »
June 27
Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »
South Africa: False! Old Claim About Life-Saving Benefits of Drinking Hot Water Resurfaces in South Africa
False! Old claim about life-saving benefits of drinking hot water resurfaces in South Africa Read more »
Uganda: May 2024 Photo of Ugandan MP Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan Protestors Attacked Legislator in June
May 2024 photo of Ugandan MP used to falsely claim that Kenyan protestors attacked legislator in June Read more »
Zimbabwe: No, Zimbabwe Court Hasn't Threatened 'Newly Married Gay Couple' With Death Penalty If They Don't Get Pregnant
No, Zimbabwe court hasn't threatened 'newly married gay couple' with death penalty if they don't get pregnant Read more »
Nigeria: It's a Scam! Nigerian Artist Davido Not Giving Away Data, Airtime to Celebrate His Wedding
It's a scam! Nigerian artist Davido not giving away data, airtime to celebrate his wedding Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Nigerian Military Academy Initiation Goes Viral With False Claim It Shows 'Africans Selling Africans' to Work in DRC Mines
Video of Nigerian military academy initiation goes viral with false claim it shows 'Africans selling Africans' to work in DRC mines Read more »
Kenya: 2009 Photo Used to Falsely Claim That Horse Allegedly Stolen From Police During Kenyan Protests in June 2024 Died
2009 photo used to falsely claim that horse allegedly stolen from police during Kenyan protests in June 2024 died Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Suspects Found With Voters' Cards After 2023 Presidential Election Are Igbos
No evidence suspects found with voters' cards after 2023 presidential election are Igbos Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Satellite Giant Multichoice Has Not Cut Its Cable TV Subscription Prices in Nigeria As Claimed Online
Satellite giant MultiChoice has not cut its cable TV subscription prices in Nigeria as claimed online Read more »
Africa: Scam Alert! UN Children's Agency Unicef Not Running Promotions or Offering Loans On Facebook
Scam alert! UN children's agency Unicef not running promotions or offering loans on Facebook Read more »
Kenya: Beware of an Ad for Fake Jobs At Giant Kenyan Retailer Naivas
Beware of an ad for fake jobs at giant Kenyan retailer Naivas Read more »
Africa: Misleading to Claim Shipping Regulations That Cut Sulphur Emissions and Increased Temperatures Disprove Human-Caused Global Warming
Misleading to claim shipping regulations that cut sulphur emissions and increased temperatures disprove human-caused global warming Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Kenya: Old Video Used As False Evidence of 2024 Rift Between Kenyan President and His Deputy
Old video used as false evidence of 2024 rift between Kenyan president and his deputy Read more »
Kenya: Photo From 2016 French Protest Used to Depict Kenya's Anti-Tax Demonstrations in 2024
Photo from 2016 French protest used to depict Kenya's anti-tax demonstrations in 2024 Read more »
June 24
South Africa: No, Photo of Pregnant Woman Doesn't Show Zimbabwean Mom Who 'Came to South Africa in a Wheelbarrow and Left With R17 Million'
No, photo of pregnant woman doesn't show Zimbabwean mom who 'came to South Africa in a wheelbarrow and left with R17 million' Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Claim That Police Officer Who Lost Forearms in Kenya's Gen Z-Led Protests in June 2024 Is Dead
Ignore claim that police officer who lost forearms in Kenya's Gen Z-led protests in June 2024 is dead Read more »
Africa: No, Giant Octopus Didn't Wash Up in Indonesia Due to Rising Heat in Earth's Core. Ignore AI-Generated Images
No, giant octopus didn't wash up in Indonesia due to rising heat in Earth's core. Ignore AI-generated images Read more »
Africa: Ignore Digitally Manipulated Video of US First Lady Jill Biden Attacked About Her Husband On TV
Ignore digitally manipulated video of US first lady Jill Biden attacked about her husband on TV Read more »
June 21
South Africa: Zero Evidence Video Shows Boxes of 'Hidden', 'Uncounted' Votes Cast in South Africa's 2024 Elections
Zero evidence video shows boxes of 'hidden', 'uncounted' votes cast in South Africa's 2024 elections Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Don't Trust Fake Memo Claiming Opposition Democratic Alliance Intends to Undermine a Coalition Government
South Africa, don't trust fake memo claiming opposition Democratic Alliance intends to undermine a coalition government Read more »