CLAIM: Nigerian Military Purchase 50 Russian-made Su-30 Fighter Jets On November 14, 2025, a Facebook user @INews claimed that Nigeria has purchased 50 Russian-made Su-30 fighter jets to bolster its military in preparation for ‘foreign aggression’. The post had an image of fighter jet and President Bola Tinubu with the caption “Breaking News: Nigeria has […]
CLAIM: Botswana Has Suspended Export Of Mineral Resources
CLAIM: Botswana Has Suspended Export Of Mineral Resources Facebook user @BlackMovement claims that the President of Botswana has suspended all mineral exportation. The post, which was shared on November 16, had an image of Botswana’s President, Duma Boko; unprocessed diamond; and factory workers with the caption, “The President of Botswana has suspended all mineral exportation. […]
Did Burkina Faso Threaten To Bomb U.S. Military Bases?
Did Burkina Faso Threaten To Bomb U.S. Military Bases? On November 4, 2025 an X user @rkmtimes posted that Burkina Faso has threatened to bomb U.S. military bases if former U.S. President Donald Trump forcibly sends mass immigrants from Latin America, Asia, and Africa to Burkina Faso under his deportation plans. The post had an […]
Does This Image Show An Hostel In Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria?
Does This Image Show An Hostel In Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria? On October 22, 2025, an X user @ABUInsight posted an image claiming it is the Danfodio Hall of Residence, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The post had an image of an ultra modern story building dormitory, with the caption “Danfodio Hall of residence, Ahmadu Bello […]
Did Burkina Faso Purchase A Yak-130 Training Aircraft Recently?
Did Burkina Faso Purchase A Yak-130 Training Aircraft Recently? An X user, @cecild84 claims that Burkina Faso under the aegis of the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States, AES, has acquired a Yak-130 jet that can circulate around Burkina or the coast in one hour. The post had an image of Yak-130 with the caption, […]
Eritrea And Somaliland Have Never Received Loan From The IMF
Eritrea And Somaliland Have Never Received Loan From The IMF @AfricaFirsts, an X-based blog claims that Eritrea and Somaliland are the only East African countries that have never borrowed a loan from the International Monetary Fund, IMF. The post had images showing a street with rows of houses and modern duplex houses. When this report […]
Has Venezuela Opened An Embassy Office In Burkina Faso?
Has Venezuela Opened An Embassy Office In Burkina Faso? On October 14, 2025 an X user @LegitTargets claimed that Venezuela has officially opened its Burkina Faso embassy. The post had an images of the leaders of Venezuela and Burkina Faso with the caption, “🚨🇻🇪🇧🇫 BREAKING: VENEZUELA has opened its BURKINA FASO embassy,“ When this report […]
Guinea Has Received And Deployed Four Domestically Produced Trains
Guinea Has Received And Deployed Four Domestically Produced Trains On October 6, 2025, an X user @LegitTargets claimed that Guinea has received and deployed its first four domestically produced trains. The post had an image of Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the leader of the military junta in Guinea and two blue colored trains with the caption, […]
Has The Beninese Government Requested Burkina Faso’s Assistance In Fighting Terrorism?
Has The Beninese Government Requested Burkina Faso’s Assistance In Fighting Terrorism? On October 6, 2025, an X user @LegitTargets made a claim that the government of the Republic of Benin has officially called on neighbouring Burkina Faso to assist in defending against terrorist threats. The post had an image Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore and […]
Ghana’s Judiciary Has Abolished The Use of Wigs And Colonial-Style Robes
Ghana’s Judiciary Has Abolished The Use of Wigs And Colonial-Style Robes Kingsley Okon On October 4, 2025, an X user @cecild84 claimed that Ghana’s judiciary has discarded colonial-era wigs and robes in favour of African prints and traditional attire. The post had three images of lawyers in traditional African prints attire, captioned: “🇬🇭The Ghanaian Judiciary […]
