Security Alert - U.S. Consulate General Durban, South Africa (October 9, 2026) [press release]
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
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Fact-Checking 2026 Independence Day Claims By Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
Africa Check
Fact-checking 2026 Independence Day claims by Nigerian president Bola Tinubu Read more »
Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (October 7, 2026) [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Location: Kampala, Uganda Read more »
No Evidence Criminals Are Claiming to Test Blood Sugar for Free Only to 'Inject Victims With HIV' - Old Hoax Resurfaces
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A graphic circulating online in South Africa and Nigeria warns of criminals claiming to test blood sugar for free, only to infect people with HIV instead. But this hoax… Read more »
Social Media, Stigma Worsening Youth Mental Health in Nigeria - - Anaba
Vanguard
The Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the… Read more »
Minister Gangata Condemns Fake Social Media Posts in His Name
Nyasa Times
Sports Minister says impostor pages should face the full force of cyber laws, and calls on police and MACRA to unmask the person behind 'Chigona' Read more »
Why Capital FM's 30-Year Milestone Is a Masterclass in Brand Longevity
Capital FM
To trace the trajectory of urban culture in East Africa over the last three decades is to trace the frequency of 98.4 Capital FM. When a media institution marks 30 years on the… Read more »
UK Raises Concern Over Somaliland Journalist Arrests
Horn Diplomat
Britain has expressed concern over the number of journalist arrests in Somaliland, saying more than 50 cases had been recorded in less than two years and warning that repeated… Read more »
Tunisia Sentences Blogger Hajer Awadi to 26 Months Over Social Media Post
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately release blogger Hajer Awadi and overturn her 26-month prison sentence over a social media post… Read more »
Social Media Distraction Can Cause Road Crashes - FRSC Boss
Vanguard
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has warned that distractions from social media, emotional distress and fatigue could endanger motorists… Read more »
Video of 'Tinubu Must Go' Protest in Nigeria Is From June, Not September 2026
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video circulating online shows protesters calling on Nigerian president Bola Tinubu to step down in June 2026, weeks after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo… Read more »
No, Kenya's Ex-Attorney General Didn't Accuse Nairobi Senator of Being President's Agent
Africa Check
No, Kenya's ex-attorney general didn't accuse Nairobi senator of being president's agent Read more »
No, Kenya's President Was Not Issued an ICC 'Red Alert' As Claimed Online
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Following calls by Kenya's opposition for the International Criminal Court to initiate an investigation against President William Ruto over political violence, a viral… Read more »
Nigerian Newspapers Review - FG Offers Petrol At N1,350 for Next 30 Days
Vanguard
In today's Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would offer a discount on petrol dispensed at the filling… Read more »
#LGE2026 - Seven Claims From the DA's Election Manifesto Fact-Checked
Africa Check
#LGE2026: Seven claims from the DA's election manifesto fact-checked Read more »
