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Deepfake Content! Video Depicts Donald Trump Speaking on Tinubu and Peter Obi
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Aminat Miskilu Claim: Donald Trump opposes Tinubu and endorses Peter Obi. screenshot of deepfake video/FactCheckAfrica Verdict: …
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Waves of Protests in Africa: A Fact-based Guide to the Causes, Key Players, and Demands
As a fact-checking platform dedicated to fighting misinformation in Africa, FactcheckAfrica recognizes the crucial role of accurate information in shaping…
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FactCheck: Fabricated content! Unrelated image used to depict arrest of ‘Spiderman’ by Police
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Unidentified Protester dressed in Spiderman costume arrested during #EndBadGovernance protest. Verdict: False! The image attributed to…
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Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Peter Obi Led a Protest in Abuja, Misleading!
BY– Afeez Rabiu Claim: A video circulating on social media claims that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi was…
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Fact-Check: X-user’s Claim on Tobi Amusan’s Medal Presentation without New National Anthem, Misleading!
BY- Afeez Rabiu Claim: A post on X from @whatsappblog9ja, posted on July 28, 2024, with over 67.9K views, claims…
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FactCheckAfrica Trains Over 1000 Students at Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
By: Habeeb Adisa In its quest to fight misinformation and ensure digital rights FactCheckAfrica an initiative of the Brain Builders…
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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…
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IN PICTURES: Again, FactCheckAfrica Takes Misinformation Campaign to Osun University, Trains Over 250 Students
BY: Mohammed Taoheed FactCheckAfrica has held a training on misinformation and digital rights for students and lecturers at Fountain University,…
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#Report: Empowering Students to Combat Fake News: FactCheckAfrica’s FactChecker Facilitates a Training Session at UDUS
BY: Mustapha Lawal FactCheckAfrica’s fact-checker, Dauda Musbau, led a training session on “The Art of Fact-Checking Using Digital Tools” at…
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Exclusive: How MyAiFactchecker Leverage Llama 3 Model
By: Ogunsanya Oluwaseye Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising multiple facets of society, driving innovation, and reshaping industries. From healthcare to…
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