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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...
News
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...
News
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...
Innovation
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
Resources
How to Fact-Check Like a Pro
Tired of seeing misinformation? Never know who or what to trust? Want better tools to sort truth from fiction? Here's a quick guide to...
Resources
Sunshine Cinema Collaborating with Journalists to Fight Misinformation
By Uyapo Majahana
At a time when misinformation and disinformation are prevalent, journalists and other media practitioners must stay abreast of the latest discourses and topical...
News
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...
Resources
Why Fact-Checking Around Elections Matters
BYÂ MELISSA
Cyberspace and social media platforms have become a minefield of fake news, deception, and political manipulation. We have seen fake news sway elections, manipulate...
