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🌍 The 1st of December marks World Aids Day, which calls for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end Aids by 2030.
Empower yourself with verified facts today: africacheck.org/infofinder
Empower yourself with verified facts today: africacheck.org/infofinder
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🌍 The 1st of December marks World Aids Day, which calls for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end Aids by 2030.
Empower yourself with verified facts today: africacheck.org/infofinder
Empower yourself with verified facts today: africacheck.org/infofinder
1/ 🌍 What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
1/ 🌍 What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
The national maize harvest was not 44 million bags in 2022 nor was it 67 million bags in 2024. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The national maize harvest was not 44 million bags in 2022 nor was it 67 million bags in 2024. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
In 1963, manufacturing made up just under 9% of Kenya’s economy, slightly below Malaysia’s and lower than Singapore and South Korea, where it accounted for about 12% of GDP. No data was available for Hong Kong due to post-colonial politics. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In 1963, manufacturing made up just under 9% of Kenya’s economy, slightly below Malaysia’s and lower than Singapore and South Korea, where it accounted for about 12% of GDP. No data was available for Hong Kong due to post-colonial politics. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
In 1963, Kenya had the lowest life expectancy among the five economies. Malaysians lived almost nine years longer, South Koreans about four years longer, while Singapore and Hong Kong were far ahead, with life expectancy more than 15 years higher than in Kenya. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In 1963, Kenya had the lowest life expectancy among the five economies. Malaysians lived almost nine years longer, South Koreans about four years longer, while Singapore and Hong Kong were far ahead, with life expectancy more than 15 years higher than in Kenya. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
The 1963 data shows that Kenya had the lowest GDP per capita of the 5 economies. Malaysia’s was nearly double Kenya’s, South Korea’s was about one-and-a-half times higher, and Singapore and Hong Kong were far ahead – more than 5 and 6 times Kenya’s level, respectively. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The 1963 data shows that Kenya had the lowest GDP per capita of the 5 economies. Malaysia’s was nearly double Kenya’s, South Korea’s was about one-and-a-half times higher, and Singapore and Hong Kong were far ahead – more than 5 and 6 times Kenya’s level, respectively. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
In 1963, Kenya’s economy was just over half the size of Malaysia’s, slightly smaller than Singapore’s, about two-fifths the size of Hong Kong’s and only one-fifth the size of South Korea’s. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
In 1963, Kenya’s economy was just over half the size of Malaysia’s, slightly smaller than Singapore’s, about two-fifths the size of Hong Kong’s and only one-fifth the size of South Korea’s. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
In 1963, Kenya and Malaysia had similar population sizes. South Korea’s population was more than three times Kenya’s, while Singapore and Hong Kong each had less than half of Kenya’s population. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In 1963, Kenya and Malaysia had similar population sizes. South Korea’s population was more than three times Kenya’s, while Singapore and Hong Kong each had less than half of Kenya’s population. africacheck.info/ruto_sona
🧠 Are you a journalist covering AI – or want to start?
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🧠 Are you a journalist covering AI – or want to start?
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
🌍 The 25th of November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which focuses on one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🌍 The 25th of November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which focuses on one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.
💬 A rumor promised free homes in Bambilor, Senegal… but the dream quickly fell apart.
Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment.
Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...
Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment.
Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
💬 A rumor promised free homes in Bambilor, Senegal… but the dream quickly fell apart.
Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment.
Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...
Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment.
Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...
Africa Check, in partnership with @KasMedia, brought together emerging journalists and fact-checkers from five #African countries for a two-week fellowship in Kenya.
We're proud of the impact this programme is already creating across the continent. africacheck.info/nairobi_fell...
We're proud of the impact this programme is already creating across the continent. africacheck.info/nairobi_fell...
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Africa Check, in partnership with @KasMedia, brought together emerging journalists and fact-checkers from five #African countries for a two-week fellowship in Kenya.
We're proud of the impact this programme is already creating across the continent. africacheck.info/nairobi_fell...
We're proud of the impact this programme is already creating across the continent. africacheck.info/nairobi_fell...
Data from the auditor general for 2023/24, the most recent available, confirms that #Johannesburg spent less than any other metro on repairs and maintenance of its PPE. africacheck.info/infrastructu...
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Data from the auditor general for 2023/24, the most recent available, confirms that #Johannesburg spent less than any other metro on repairs and maintenance of its PPE. africacheck.info/infrastructu...
Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Just because a post mentions a source doesn’t mean it’s true. 🧐
False claims often name-drop to sound credible.
Stay alert! We show you how to check if the “source” really supports the claim. 👇
#FactCheck #MediaLiteracy #TipOfTheWeek
False claims often name-drop to sound credible.
Stay alert! We show you how to check if the “source” really supports the claim. 👇
#FactCheck #MediaLiteracy #TipOfTheWeek
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Just because a post mentions a source doesn’t mean it’s true. 🧐
False claims often name-drop to sound credible.
Stay alert! We show you how to check if the “source” really supports the claim. 👇
#FactCheck #MediaLiteracy #TipOfTheWeek
False claims often name-drop to sound credible.
Stay alert! We show you how to check if the “source” really supports the claim. 👇
#FactCheck #MediaLiteracy #TipOfTheWeek
🌍 Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation.The latest data shows that in 2022, diabetes was the leading underlying cause of death in South Africa.
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🌍 Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation.The latest data shows that in 2022, diabetes was the leading underlying cause of death in South Africa.
🧠 Are you a journalist covering AI – or want to start?
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🧠 Are you a journalist covering AI – or want to start?
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
Join @pulitzercenter.org’s free 3-day intensive course (Dec 8-10) to go beyond the hype.
💡 In partnership with @africacheck.org
🌍 What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation.
🎧 africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation.
🎧 africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🌍 What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation.
🎧 africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation.
🎧 africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
🦋 Tip of the Week: Not everything you see online is what it seems.
🔍 Pro tip: If a shocking image is paired with a health claim, try a reverse image search or check official health sources before sharing. A little pause can stop misinformation from spreading!
🔍 Pro tip: If a shocking image is paired with a health claim, try a reverse image search or check official health sources before sharing. A little pause can stop misinformation from spreading!
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🦋 Tip of the Week: Not everything you see online is what it seems.
🔍 Pro tip: If a shocking image is paired with a health claim, try a reverse image search or check official health sources before sharing. A little pause can stop misinformation from spreading!
🔍 Pro tip: If a shocking image is paired with a health claim, try a reverse image search or check official health sources before sharing. A little pause can stop misinformation from spreading!
What stories about climate change in Africa are not being told? Editor-in-chief of CheckClimate Africa, Lanre Olagunju, joins #BehindTheFacts to tell us more about how climate change on the continent is framed and why accurate reporting matters. You don’t want to miss this one.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
What stories about climate change in Africa are not being told? Editor-in-chief of CheckClimate Africa, Lanre Olagunju, joins #BehindTheFacts to tell us more about how climate change on the continent is framed and why accurate reporting matters. You don’t want to miss this one.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
1/📢 In partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our fellowship programme in Nairobi, Kenya, where talented journalists and fact-checkers from five African countries are being hosted.
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
1/📢 In partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our fellowship programme in Nairobi, Kenya, where talented journalists and fact-checkers from five African countries are being hosted.
🧠 Power the Facts. Strengthen Democracy.
Your support keeps truth alive.
Donate today to help Africa Check deliver reliable, fact-based information — and empower more people to spot and reject false claims.
Together, we’re building a more informed Africa.
👉🏾 africacheck.org/donate
Your support keeps truth alive.
Donate today to help Africa Check deliver reliable, fact-based information — and empower more people to spot and reject false claims.
Together, we’re building a more informed Africa.
👉🏾 africacheck.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🧠 Power the Facts. Strengthen Democracy.
Your support keeps truth alive.
Donate today to help Africa Check deliver reliable, fact-based information — and empower more people to spot and reject false claims.
Together, we’re building a more informed Africa.
👉🏾 africacheck.org/donate
Your support keeps truth alive.
Donate today to help Africa Check deliver reliable, fact-based information — and empower more people to spot and reject false claims.
Together, we’re building a more informed Africa.
👉🏾 africacheck.org/donate
Don’t fall for “before and after” photos.
Pictures claiming to show dramatic change often mislead — especially when they involve politics or migration.
Pictures claiming to show dramatic change often mislead — especially when they involve politics or migration.
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Don’t fall for “before and after” photos.
Pictures claiming to show dramatic change often mislead — especially when they involve politics or migration.
Pictures claiming to show dramatic change often mislead — especially when they involve politics or migration.
Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
💡 Think before you click!
Some “health tips” online aren’t what they seem — they’re hidden ads designed to sell you something, not help you. 👀
Not every “miracle cure” is worth the risk.
#FactCheckHealth #MediaLiteracy #ThinkBeforeYouShare
Some “health tips” online aren’t what they seem — they’re hidden ads designed to sell you something, not help you. 👀
Not every “miracle cure” is worth the risk.
#FactCheckHealth #MediaLiteracy #ThinkBeforeYouShare
October 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
💡 Think before you click!
Some “health tips” online aren’t what they seem — they’re hidden ads designed to sell you something, not help you. 👀
Not every “miracle cure” is worth the risk.
#FactCheckHealth #MediaLiteracy #ThinkBeforeYouShare
Some “health tips” online aren’t what they seem — they’re hidden ads designed to sell you something, not help you. 👀
Not every “miracle cure” is worth the risk.
#FactCheckHealth #MediaLiteracy #ThinkBeforeYouShare