12th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Kenya’s electricity transmission company Ketraco inviting tenders for supply of traditional drink... Read more.
Twitter Post on Five Court of Appeal Judges to Preside Over Nigeria’s Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) is Misleading
On Monday, May 8, 2023, a Twitter User with the handle @Kunmydrey tweeted the names of five Court of Appeal Judges that will preside over the Presidential Elections... Read more.
11th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Orange Democratic Movement, promised “destruction of people’s property” Verdict: FALSE Source:... Read more.
10th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: You will fall victim to phishing if you share greeting messages on WhatsApp Verdict: FALSE Source:... Read more.
6th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Kudi, the sign language fact-checker brings you this week’s roundup of fact checks from across Africa. #SignLanguage #signlanguagefactcheck... Read more.
5th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Photo shows man on hunger strike demanding release of Kenyan cult leader Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa... Read more.
3rd May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Nigeria’s former transport minister call president-elect Bola Tinubu a drug baron Verdict: FALSE... Read more.
CLAIM: Prof. Wole Soyinka Graduated with a Third Class at Obafemi Awolowo University
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, a Twitter User with the handle @MosesEssien16 tweeted that Prof. Wole Soyinka made 3rd class degree at the University of Ife. The full... Read more.
28th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Leaves from plantain plant is a remedy for venomous snake bites and scorpion stings Verdict: FALSE... Read more.
27th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said Ndigbo must Hold Peter Obi responsible if he fails to be the next Senate... Read more.