Is The Dangote Refinery Up For Sale? On March 8, 2026, an X user @ykbprst, claimed that the owner of dangote refinery, Aliko Dangote, has put up his refinery for sale. The post, which has a picture of Dangote and a refinery, is captioned, “🚨 JUST IN: Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reportedly put […]
CLAIM: Russia Offers Nuclear Weapons To South Africa
CLAIM: Russia Offers Nuclear Weapons To South Africa On February 20, 2026, an X user @Africanhub made a claim that Russia has offered nuclear weapons to South Africa, if it continues the case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials at the International Criminal Court, ICC, and the International Court of Justice, […]
CLAIM: Senegal Proposes Death Sentence For Same Sex Offenders Involving MinorsÂ
The claim that Senegal is proposing for a 10 year jail term for same sex offenders and a death penalty, if the offence involved a minor, is MISLEADING.
Is The U.S. Sending An Additional 200 Troops To Protect Nigerian Christian?
The claim that the U.S. intends sending an additional 200 U.S soldiers to Nigeria, to protect Christians, by fighting Islamic insurgents, is MISLEADING.
CLAIM: Mali And Burkina Faso Leaders Accuse Nigeria Of Destabilisation
The claim that the leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso have accused Nigeria of destabilising West Africa after approving a United States army base near Mali’s border is FALSE.
Did Russia Equip Burkina Faso With Military Equipment Worth Over 192 Million? Â
The claim that Russia has equipped the Burkina Faso government with military equipment is TRUE but that it is worth over 192 million is UNPROVEN.
Is Nigeria Set To Replace Naira With New Currency?
The claim that Nigeria is set to replace the naira with a new currency is FALSE. The recent currency discussions and policy moves from the CBN and Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance are focused on strengthening the naira not replacing it.
Is Morocco Killing Dogs Ahead Of The 2030 World Cup? Â
The claim that Morocco could kill more than three million dogs as part of a campaign linked to preparation for the 2030 World Cup is currently MISLEADING. Although there are documented reports of stray dogs being killed in Morocco and activists have alleged coordinated culling, the country’s Interior Ministry says there is no government backed plan to cull dogs.
Did Captain Traoré Reject Saudi Arabia’s Offer To Build 200 Mosques In Burkina Faso?
The claim that Saudi Arabia offered to build 200 mosques in Burkina Faso and interim leader Traoré rejected the offer is FALSE. The existing cooperation between the two countries centres on development and humanitarian assistance.
Does Mali Have An Estimated Fuel Reserve Of 33 Million Litres?Â
The claim that Mali currently holds fuel reserves estimated at 33 million litres is FALSE based on available reputable sources. This lacks verification by mainstream media or official energy data, and contrasts with reporting about ongoing fuel shortages.
