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No, smartwatches haven’t been found to emit ‘dangerous levels’ of radiation
Stop wearing these smartwatches,” says a man in a video shared on Instagram and Facebook. “I’ve warned you about ...
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PRESS RELEASE: 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards now open for entries
Entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards are now open to journalists, journalism students and professional ...
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Don’t skip the biopsy – delaying cancer diagnosis is risky
Cancer is not trying to kill you. Cancer is trying to save your life,” a man claims in a reel circulating on Facebook. He ...
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How does the Nigerian Police Force's perceived level of corruption compare to that of other institutions?
The Global Corruption Barometer Africa survey has detailed public opinion data on citizens’ views on corruption and direct experiences of bribery in Africa. A 2022 Afrobarometer survey found that 73% ...
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One-way visits, uneven trade and surprising tea twists – 5 key facts about Kenya-China ties as Ruto visits Beijing
On 22 April 2025, Kenyan president William Ruto began a five-day state visit to China, shortly after finance minister John ...
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2025 African Fact-Checking Awards now open for entries
Entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards are now open to journalists, journalism students and professional fact-checkers. This is the longest-running awards programme celebrating ...
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Ignore fake front page linking Kenya’s ex-deputy president Gachagua to murder plot
IN SHORT: Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has often been the subject of false claims circulated by his critics. We expose another fake front page linking him to a plot to assassinate ...
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Fake Facebook pages impersonate Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu to promote loan scam
IN SHORT: Facebook pages in the name of the Tanzanian president claim to offer loans, directing users to apply via WhatsApp and promising quick access to large sums of money. Steer clear. One post ...
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No, South African soldiers in DRC not pawning their weapons in ‘Guns-for-Busfare Initiative’
IN SHORT: A message claiming that South African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been instructed to pawn their weapons to pay for their passage home is doing the rounds on social ...
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No, this message claiming US president Donald Trump has been arrested won’t ‘attack your bank account’
IN SHORT: Claims that a message about US president Donald Trump’s arrest will “attack your bank account” are false. Scammers cannot hack your bank account via a text message. But it’s still important ...
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Beware of fake Kenya Red Cross job advert
IN SHORT: A Facebook post falsely claims the Kenya Red Cross is on a mass recruitment drive. The post includes a link asking for personal information. However, it is not genuine, and the organisation ...
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Nigeria's NYSC denies three-month extension to one-year compulsory service
IN SHORT: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has not extended its service year by three months, despite claims circulating in several social media posts across Nigeria. Nigeria’s National Youth ...