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Influence Operations: A Cankerworm on Information Cycle and Consumption
BY: Mustapha LawalBeliefs are considered sacred, so many people hold whatever they choose to believe dearly. It is thought that…
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Unveiling MyAIFactChecker, the Digital Tool Sorting Facts from Fiction in Africa
By: Abdulhakeem AbdulkareemWith over 600 million internet users in Africa, the potential for misinformation in affecting informed decisions seems limitless.…
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Analysis: Here Are Where Things Stand In South Africa’s 2024 Polls
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaAs South Africa is at the peak of its May 29 elections, FactCheckAfrica has resolved to provide…
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UNCOVERED: Bot Accounts, the Shadowy Purveyors of Misinformation on Social Media
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In recent years, there has been an inevitable rift of information pollution on social media as digital technology…
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South Africa Goes To the Polls to Elect New Leader: Essential Things You Need to Know
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaThis famously is the year of elections — with around 40% of humanity having the chance to…
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The Troubling Trend of Misinformation from Nigeria’s Government Officials
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Oluwaseye Ogunsanya1 year later, the Tinubu administration still struggles with effective public communication. Two conflicting press…
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Shifting from Fiction to Facts: How Far Will Elon Musk’s Community Notes on X Go?
By: Sultan Usman In an era where misinformation and disinformation are rampant across social media platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter)…
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The Emerging Threat of Deepfakes and Synthetic Media to Journalism in Nigeria
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Explainer: Can Solar Panels Cause Fire Outbreak?
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaRecently, a viral video on Whatsapp shows burning roofs of what looked like a shopping complex. In…
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Are Nigerians Restricted from Indonesia’ E-Visa? Here’s What We Know
BY: Ajibola Osungbohun IntroductionRecently, FactCheckAfrica received a claim from a reliable source that Nigerians are not allowed into the country. The information…
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