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Unpresidential Drag: AI Watermark on Claimed Original Picture Begged Question
By: Quadri Yahya The dragging that follows when an aide to Nigeria’s president accused the media of “misrepresentations of facts”…
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16 Days of Activism: The Anatomy of a GBV Misinformation Campaign
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Falco (Cuba) – Cartooning for Peace Gender-based harassment, shaming, or threats often begin with manufactured stories:…
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16 Days of Activism: How Misinformation Fuels Gender-Based Violence in Africa, Part II
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Ramses (Cuba) – Cartooning for Peace What once seemed like online noise has evolved into a…
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16 Days of Activism: How Misinformation Fuels Gender-Based Violence
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Carrliho (Portugal) — Cartooning for Peace As the world marks the annual 16 Days of Activism…
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Information Integrity in the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election: How Narratives Shaped Democracy
BY: Mustapha Lawal The 2025 Anambra governorship election, held on November 8, was more than a contest between political parties.…
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EXPLAINER: The Truth Behind the ‘Fuel Delivery Riders’ Video Linked to Dangote Refinery
By: Aminat Miskilu and Abimbola Success A viral claim circulated widely in recent days on social media, suggesting that the…
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FactCheckAfrica Empowers Osun Youths, Journalists, and Civic Actors on AI for Transparency and Accountability
BY: Mustapha Lawal As part of its Digital Democracy Lab initiative, FactCheckAfrica has trained over 140 citizens, youth civic actors,…
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FactCheckAfrica Commemorates Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Theme: “Minds Over AI – Media and Information Literacy in Digital Spaces” Abuja, Nigeria – October 2025…
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AI in Fact-Checking: Adebiyi Urges Media Practitioners to Balance Technology with Ethics
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Dr. Rasheed Adebiyi, a senior lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Fountain University, Osogbo has emphasized…
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EXPLAINER: Inside Ivory Coast’s 2025 Presidential Race
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The Ivory Coast is getting prepared for a crucial presidential election on October 25, 2025, an event…
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