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No, Namibia's president isn’t deporting 500 ‘Americans’ in retaliation for US visa policy
A claim is circulating on Facebook, saying that Namibia's new president has ordered the deportation of more than 500 US ...
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No evidence Ugandan president closed parliament over ‘theft’ by lawmakers
A TikTok video shows the main entrance to Uganda’s parliament building, with the national anthem playing in the background. ...
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PRESS RELEASE: 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards now open for entries
Entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards are now open to journalists, journalism students and professional ...
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Don’t skip the biopsy – delaying cancer diagnosis is risky
Cancer is not trying to kill you. Cancer is trying to save your life,” a man claims in a reel circulating on Facebook. He ...
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No, smartwatches haven’t been found to emit ‘dangerous levels’ of radiation
Stop wearing these smartwatches,” says a man in a video shared on Instagram and Facebook. “I’ve warned you about electromagnetic frequencies, radio ...
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Video not of Kenya's former deputy president apologising to Ruto in 2025 – footage altered
A video shared on Kenyan social media in April 2025, where it has drawn tens of thousands of views, claims that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has ...
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One-way visits, uneven trade and surprising tea twists – 5 key facts about Kenya-China ties as Ruto visits Beijing
On 22 April 2025, Kenyan president William Ruto began a five-day state visit to China, shortly after finance minister John ...
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How does the Nigerian Police Force's perceived level of corruption compare to that of other institutions?
The Global Corruption Barometer Africa survey has detailed public opinion data on citizens’ views on corruption and direct experiences of bribery in Africa. A 2022 Afrobarometer survey found that 73% ...