AFRICA

Clickbait post uses fake free internet data offer to lure Facebook followers in Ethiopia

Published on 28/06/2022 at 14:39

No evidence to support claim that Nigerian governor’s adviser was attacked in Lagos

Published on 28/06/2022 at 12:47

This is not a new coin minted by Algeria, but an artistic design shared on Instagram

Published on 28/06/2022 at 12:00

Old rumour of Rwandan government deporting Chinese nationals resurfaces online

Published on 24/06/2022 at 12:07

Video shows unveiling of Michelle Obama’s portrait, not that of Kenyan politician Martha Karua

Published on 23/06/2022 at 10:27

Nigerian senator distances himself from already debunked claims of Buhari’s death

Published on 22/06/2022 at 12:01

Video from Lagos wedding shows gift bags with groceries for guests, not money for politicians

Published on 21/06/2022 at 15:38

This photo does not show a couple having sex in church but a ritual to heal a sick woman

Published on 21/06/2022 at 12:49

WHO dismisses “fake” advisory calling on ban of second-hand clothes to limit monkeypox infections

Published on 20/06/2022 at 17:41

Facebook posts falsely claim rail operator in South Africa has job openings for Soweto-Jo’burg route

Published on 20/06/2022 at 15:38

Video from 2021 does not show Nigerian governor threatening to defect for losing key nomination

Published on 20/06/2022 at 13:26

World Health Organization targeted with false claim about members 'leaving'

Published on 20/06/2022 at 08:48

Posts falsely claim Kenyan opposition leader promised to ban trade in second-hand clothing

Updated on 14/06/2022 at 15:54

Image of mass gathering was taken at birthday celebration for Thai king, not in Kenya

Published on 13/06/2022 at 15:57

The South African Reserve Bank is not introducing a R500 banknote

Published on 13/06/2022 at 12:34