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Introducing AI Journalism Fellowship Program West Africa Cohort of 2024
We are delighted to announce the 2024 cohort of the AI Journalism Fellowship Program West Africa, conducted by FactCheckAfrica and…
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The Ripple Effect of Misinformation from Social Media to Street Violence: The Southport Stabbings and the Rise of Social Media-Driven Riots
“In an age where a single tweet/post can spark nationwide chaos, the tragic Southport stabbings reveal how misinformation can ignite…
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BEWARE! Website Purporting to be Portal for Correction of NIN is FAKE!
By Toheeb Babalola Claim Website purported to be the authentic gateway for resolving identification-related concerns pertaining to Nigerian Identity Number.…
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FactCheck: Did Governor Seyi Makinde Mandate Oyo Local Government Chairmen to Disassociate from ALGON?
BY: Sunday Taiwo Claim: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State mandated all 33 Local Government Chairmen to hold a joint…
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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: Viral Deepfake Video Making Statements About Kamala Harris, shared by Elon Musk without proper attribution is Parody!
By: Mustapha Lawal Claim A viral video shared by Elon Musk contains controversial statements about Vice President Kamala Harris. Verdict …
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Content Monetisation: How Facebook’s Content Strategy Could Fuel and Reward Misinformation
BY: Mustapha Lawal Information is the new oil! Every content creator (social media user) is actively searching for the next…
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