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🧠 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.
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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
AI can now transform old images into realistic looking – but fake – “videos”. Use our tip of the week to learn how to spot them.
#FactCheck #Kenya #AI #Misinformation #RailaOdinga
#FactCheck #Kenya #AI #Misinformation #RailaOdinga
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
AI can now transform old images into realistic looking – but fake – “videos”. Use our tip of the week to learn how to spot them.
#FactCheck #Kenya #AI #Misinformation #RailaOdinga
#FactCheck #Kenya #AI #Misinformation #RailaOdinga
Research by the South Africa Cities Network, based on the South Africa Police Service crime statistics, shows that in 2022/23, Nelson Mandela Bay had the highest murder rate. Cape Town ranked fourth.
October 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Research by the South Africa Cities Network, based on the South Africa Police Service crime statistics, shows that in 2022/23, Nelson Mandela Bay had the highest murder rate. Cape Town ranked fourth.
2023 data shows a murder rate of 49.44 per 100,000 for Jamaica and 45.72 per 100,000 for Ecuador. The Caribbean countries of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines had higher murder rates.
October 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
2023 data shows a murder rate of 49.44 per 100,000 for Jamaica and 45.72 per 100,000 for Ecuador. The Caribbean countries of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines had higher murder rates.
Misinformation spreads fast. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it — holding those in power to account, exposing scams, and debunking false health claims.
But with major funders pulling out, our work is at risk. 💔 Help us keep independent fact-checking alive: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it — holding those in power to account, exposing scams, and debunking false health claims.
But with major funders pulling out, our work is at risk. 💔 Help us keep independent fact-checking alive: africacheck.org/donate
October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Misinformation spreads fast. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it — holding those in power to account, exposing scams, and debunking false health claims.
But with major funders pulling out, our work is at risk. 💔 Help us keep independent fact-checking alive: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it — holding those in power to account, exposing scams, and debunking false health claims.
But with major funders pulling out, our work is at risk. 💔 Help us keep independent fact-checking alive: africacheck.org/donate
🎤 On 26 Sept, Africa Check’s #Kenya editor Alphonce Shiundu spoke at Zetech University on “Info resilience in the age of AI”! Over 200 journalism students from 11 universities explored mis/disinformation, our work & the Africa Fact-Checking Awards. 📰✨ #MediaLiteracy #FactChecking #AfricaCheck
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🎤 On 26 Sept, Africa Check’s #Kenya editor Alphonce Shiundu spoke at Zetech University on “Info resilience in the age of AI”! Over 200 journalism students from 11 universities explored mis/disinformation, our work & the Africa Fact-Checking Awards. 📰✨ #MediaLiteracy #FactChecking #AfricaCheck
Tinubu said coal mining rebounded strongly, and @nbs_nigeria data supports this. The sector fell 22.28% in early 2025 but surged 57.53% in the second quarter, making it the fastest-growing sector, ahead of quarrying (45.86%) and rail transport (43.08%).
October 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Tinubu said coal mining rebounded strongly, and @nbs_nigeria data supports this. The sector fell 22.28% in early 2025 but surged 57.53% in the second quarter, making it the fastest-growing sector, ahead of quarrying (45.86%) and rail transport (43.08%).
Claim: “The second quarter 2025 gross domestic product grew by 4.23% – Nigeria’s fastest pace in four years …”
Verdict: Correct africacheck.info/tinubu_indep...
Verdict: Correct africacheck.info/tinubu_indep...
October 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Claim: “The second quarter 2025 gross domestic product grew by 4.23% – Nigeria’s fastest pace in four years …”
Verdict: Correct africacheck.info/tinubu_indep...
Verdict: Correct africacheck.info/tinubu_indep...
Even if Johannesburg underspent on its repair and maintenance budgets, it is highly unlikely that it would have spent less than cities like Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and Buffalo City. africacheck.info/zille_water
October 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Even if Johannesburg underspent on its repair and maintenance budgets, it is highly unlikely that it would have spent less than cities like Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and Buffalo City. africacheck.info/zille_water
The data shows Helen Zille’s claim about Cape Town’s historical performance is incorrect. The charts compare Cape Town and Johannesburg. africacheck.info/zille_water
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The data shows Helen Zille’s claim about Cape Town’s historical performance is incorrect. The charts compare Cape Town and Johannesburg. africacheck.info/zille_water
Helen Zille’s figure for 2023/2024 is correct, even if Johannesburg replaced far fewer pipes that year than in previous years. africacheck.info/zille_water
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Helen Zille’s figure for 2023/2024 is correct, even if Johannesburg replaced far fewer pipes that year than in previous years. africacheck.info/zille_water
🚨 Job offers, giveaways, “flash sales” and grants on Facebook? Many are scams.
They often:
❌ Ask for upfront payments
❌ Link to dodgy websites
❌ Use bad spelling & grammar
❌ Demand likes, shares or inbox messages
Learn how to spot them : africacheck.info/spot_scams
They often:
❌ Ask for upfront payments
❌ Link to dodgy websites
❌ Use bad spelling & grammar
❌ Demand likes, shares or inbox messages
Learn how to spot them : africacheck.info/spot_scams
October 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
🚨 Job offers, giveaways, “flash sales” and grants on Facebook? Many are scams.
They often:
❌ Ask for upfront payments
❌ Link to dodgy websites
❌ Use bad spelling & grammar
❌ Demand likes, shares or inbox messages
Learn how to spot them : africacheck.info/spot_scams
They often:
❌ Ask for upfront payments
❌ Link to dodgy websites
❌ Use bad spelling & grammar
❌ Demand likes, shares or inbox messages
Learn how to spot them : africacheck.info/spot_scams
✨ What a night! At our gala dinner, we celebrated the winners and runners-up of the #AfricanFactCheckingAwards 2025.
Here are some snaps from the celebration — of the people, the moments, and the spirit of accuracy and accountability that drive our work across Africa. 📰🌍 #AfricaFactsSummit2025
Here are some snaps from the celebration — of the people, the moments, and the spirit of accuracy and accountability that drive our work across Africa. 📰🌍 #AfricaFactsSummit2025
October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
✨ What a night! At our gala dinner, we celebrated the winners and runners-up of the #AfricanFactCheckingAwards 2025.
Here are some snaps from the celebration — of the people, the moments, and the spirit of accuracy and accountability that drive our work across Africa. 📰🌍 #AfricaFactsSummit2025
Here are some snaps from the celebration — of the people, the moments, and the spirit of accuracy and accountability that drive our work across Africa. 📰🌍 #AfricaFactsSummit2025
📸 United for truth at #AfricaFactsSummit2025!
From every corner of Africa, fact-checkers & info integrity experts came together — and for the first time ever, in a French-speaking country. 🇸🇳
A milestone of growth, resilience & collaboration in the fight against misinformation. 🌍
From every corner of Africa, fact-checkers & info integrity experts came together — and for the first time ever, in a French-speaking country. 🇸🇳
A milestone of growth, resilience & collaboration in the fight against misinformation. 🌍
October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
📸 United for truth at #AfricaFactsSummit2025!
From every corner of Africa, fact-checkers & info integrity experts came together — and for the first time ever, in a French-speaking country. 🇸🇳
A milestone of growth, resilience & collaboration in the fight against misinformation. 🌍
From every corner of Africa, fact-checkers & info integrity experts came together — and for the first time ever, in a French-speaking country. 🇸🇳
A milestone of growth, resilience & collaboration in the fight against misinformation. 🌍
Student Journalist
🥈 Runner-up: Iretomiwa Balogun (Nigeria, Roundcheck)
🥈 Runner-up: Iretomiwa Balogun (Nigeria, Roundcheck)
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Student Journalist
🥈 Runner-up: Iretomiwa Balogun (Nigeria, Roundcheck)
🥈 Runner-up: Iretomiwa Balogun (Nigeria, Roundcheck)
Student Journalist
🏆 Winner: Badra Dabbabi (Tunisia, She Checks)
🏆 Winner: Badra Dabbabi (Tunisia, She Checks)
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Student Journalist
🏆 Winner: Badra Dabbabi (Tunisia, She Checks)
🏆 Winner: Badra Dabbabi (Tunisia, She Checks)