Editorial Independence and Integrity

FactCheckAfrica is committed to upholding the highest standards of editorial independence, ensuring that all fact-checking activities, reports, and content are free from any political, governmental, or financial influence. We operate as an independent, non-partisan platform dedicated to fact-checking and delivering unbiased, accurate information. Our mission is to foster an informed society by providing transparent and verifiable reports that are not influenced by any external pressures, whether political, commercial, or ideological.

As part of this commitment, FactCheckAfrica does not accept funding from political parties, governments, or any entities that could compromise our editorial integrity. We maintain full control over our editorial decisions, and our fact-checking methodology is entirely independent of our funding sources.

Ensuring Transparency in Funding and Editorial Control

FactCheckAfrica’s operations are funded through partnerships, donations, and grants from independent organizations that share our values of transparency, accountability, and journalistic integrity. To safeguard our editorial independence:

All sources of funding that account for 5% or more of our revenue are publicly disclosed on our funding page.

We do not accept donations or financial support from any sources that attempt to influence our editorial content.
Our editorial team operates independently, and we have strict internal policies to ensure that funding sources have no involvement or influence over our editorial output.

Non-Partisan Policy

FactCheckAfrica is non-partisan, and all members of the organization are required to remain politically neutral in their roles. While we respect individual rights to political participation, any member who chooses to engage in partisan activities is required to publicly resign from their position in the organization. Any former member falsely claiming affiliation with FactCheckAfrica post-resignation will face appropriate legal action under the Criminal Code Act, LFN 2004, and any other applicable laws.

Attribution and Plagiarism Policy

We are committed to maintaining high journalistic standards, including proper attribution of all external sources. All facts, quotations, and materials from third-party sources are clearly attributed in our reports. FactCheckAfrica strictly prohibits plagiarism, and any violation of this principle is taken seriously.

By maintaining these principles, FactCheckAfrica guarantees that our editorial decisions are made independently, ensuring the accuracy and impartiality of the information we provide to the public. Our commitment to transparency and integrity is central to our role as a trusted fact-checking platform.