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Report on Alleged Illegal Mining in Tsavo National Park.
A claim circulated on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, alleged that illegal mining activities were taking place within Tsavo National Park.
Sources of the Claim
FACEBOOK
X
The...
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FALSE CLAIM : HUSTLER FUND DEBTS NOT AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED FROM M-PESA.
A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that Hustler fund debts would be directly deducted from Mpesa mobile money transfer service.
The claim was...
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“Debunked: Misleading Claims of Kenyan Banks Sharing Customer Data and Balances with KRA”
A claim circulating on social media that Kenyan banks have started sharing balances and customer data with KRA is misleading. The post was shared...
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How To Recognize A Fake News Story
By Nick Robins-Early
In order to prevent the spread of fake news, here is a quick guide to spotting it.
1. Read Past The Headline
One way that...
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Facebook to Offer Users Tips on Spotting Fake News
By Jasper Jackson
Hundreds of millions of Facebook users will be offered tips for spotting fake news as part of the social network’s latest attempt to address...
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How to Verify a Voice Note from your Phone
By Laura Kapelari
Misinformation on WhatsApp can be difficult to detect and verify, especially when it comes from trusted friends and family members. Africa Check has...
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A Guide: How to Identify Fake News!
By Mustapha Lawal
In recent times, the impact of fake news has reverberated across the African landscape, manifesting in incidents that blur the lines between...
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Empowering Truth: FactCheck Africa’s Fact-Checking Stylebook
By Mustapha Lawal
In an age dominated by the rapid dissemination of information across digital landscapes, the quest for truth has become more elusive than...
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Misinformation’s Hold on Climate Change: A Wake-Up Call for Africa in the Shadows of Established Democracies
By Muhammad Mustapha Ibraheem
In the ever-evolving landscape of global information dissemination, misinformation has emerged as a formidable adversary, capable of influencing not only political...
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How to Protect Yourself Online as a Journalist
BY LWAZI MASEKOÂ
In a digital world, attacks on journalists and journalism are not just limited to physical threats, with journalists increasingly receiving digital threats...
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How to Spot Fakes & Hoaxes Online
Researched by Ray Joseph
The Internet is awash with fakers. Re-publishing or re-posting their online content hurts the credibility of those who fail to ask...
