Claims circulating on social media suggest high blood pressure can be treated with a simple concoction of red onions and spices. But there is no evidence for this and untreated hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...

🎙️ In 2025, “Behind the Facts” went where misinformation hits hardest — shrinking funding, manipulative algorithms and attacks on trust, from social media feeds to conflict zones. What we learned? Resilience, innovation and collaboration still win. africacheck.info/behind_the_f...

🌍 In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it. 🎧 Listen now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...

🌍 18 December marks International Migrants Day, which raises awareness about the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world and highlights the increasingly complex environment of migration. 🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder

Just because a health claim mentions “research” doesn’t mean it’s proven. Many popular remedies start with lab studies — testing on cells or animals — but never make it to safe, effective medicines for humans.

Africa Check’s Alphonce Shiundu joined a panel on “Systemic Distortion and Fragility” to unpack Kenya’s evolving digital information landscape, hosted by @BarazLAB and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.

Misinformation spreads fast — and facts matter. Support Africa Check to help us investigate claims like these, hold public institutions accountable, and keep South Africans informed. 👉 africacheck.org/donate

🛣️ 1/ Claims that foreigners are taking billions from the Road Accident Fund don’t add up. The widely repeated R18billion figure has no evidence — not from the fund itself or any other source. africacheck.info/raf_foreigners

🌍 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 — and busting myths that distort it.

🇸🇱 Political manoeuvring is intensifying in #SierraLeone ahead of the 2028 race to succeed president Julius Maada Bio, and a bold claim is circulating online: that the ruling SLPP and opposition APC have a deal to swap power every 10 years. africacheck.info/sierra_leone

Five presidential candidates, but not long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni, took the stage ahead of #Uganda’s 15 January 2026 #elections. We put their claims, which ranged from the familiar to the surprising, to the test. africacheck.info/uganda_decid... #UgandaDecides2026

🔎 AmaFacts ayaVUMA on Vuma FM! Missed researcher Philile Ntombela yesterday? Listen to get the facts on the week’s biggest claims: 🔸 Is Lesotho topping global suicide rankings? 🔸 Can the Mexican poppy cure cancer? 🔸 Are seniors facing new licence renewal rules? africacheck.info/vumafm_08122...

🔎 AmaFacts ayaVUMA on Vuma FM! Tonight at 20h30, @africacheck.org’s Philile Ntombela looks at: • Lesotho’s “highest suicide rate” claim • The Mexican poppy “cancer cure” • Fake licence renewal rules for seniors 📻 Tune into 103FM at 20h30 to stay ahead of misinformation.

As Algeria rolls out national vaccination campaigns, false anti-vaccine rumours are spreading on Facebook – including a claim that diphtheria disease is “fabricated” and the effort to contain it has a hidden agenda. africacheck.info/diphtheria_a...

🌍 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 — and busting myths that distort it.

🌍 The 9th of December marks International Anti-Corruption Day, which focuses on raising awareness about corruption and confronting the challenges, tragedies, inequalities and injustices tied to corruption.

#Lesotho is often said to top suicide-rate rankings. But @who.int, which is consistently cited as the source of this claim, warns that the estimates are uncertain and not meant for country comparisons. africacheck.info/lesotho_suic...

🔎 AmaFacts ayaVUMA is live on Vuma FM 103FM! Catch Africa Check’s Philile Ntombela every Monday at 20h30 as she breaks down the week’s biggest misleading claims: africacheck.info/amafacts_171...

1/ 🌍 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 — and busting myths that distort it.

🌍 The 1st of December marks World Aids Day, which calls for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end Aids by 2030. Empower yourself with verified facts today: africacheck.org/infofinder

1/ 🌍 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 — and busting myths that distort it.

Those “Capitec ATMs spewing cash” videos? They are not what they seem – they were made with AI. Here’s how to tell the difference. africacheck.info/bank_glitch

Kenyan president William Ruto used his third state of the nation address to claim major progress in his first term. We checked 10 of his key claims about the economy, agriculture, and education. africacheck.info/ruto_sona

🧠 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

🌍 The 25th of November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which focuses on one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.

💬 A rumor promised free homes in Bambilor, Senegal… but the dream quickly fell apart. Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment. Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...

Are you a journalist covering AI? Join @lamthuyvo.bsky.social & @gabrielgeiger.bsky.social in AI Spotlight Series Intensive Track, in partnership with @africacheck.org. Our coaches will help you better understand technical AI concepts, and more! Less than 10 days left to apply! 👉 bit.ly/4qO0ObU

💬 A rumor promised free homes in Bambilor, Senegal… but the dream quickly fell apart. Our video “Dreams shattered by false news” shows how a simple misunderstanding of the president’s words sparked hope, anger, and disappointment. Watch the full story: africacheck.info/dreams_shatt...

Africa Check, in partnership with @KasMedia, brought together emerging journalists and fact-checkers from five #African countries for a two-week fellowship in Kenya. We're proud of the impact this programme is already creating across the continent. africacheck.info/nairobi_fell...

In October 2025, we fact-checked 6 claims by DA chair Helen Zille, made during a heated interview on Johannesburg radio station 947 ahead of the 2026 #localelections. africacheck.info/infrastructu...

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

Just because a post mentions a source doesn’t mean it’s true. 🧐 False claims often name-drop to sound credible. Stay alert! We show you how to check if the “source” really supports the claim. 👇 #FactCheck #MediaLiteracy #TipOfTheWeek

🌍 Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation.The latest data shows that in 2022, diabetes was the leading underlying cause of death in South Africa.

🧠 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

🌍 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...

From impersonation & vote buying to publishing false election results, Nigeria’s 2022 electoral act includes a long list of prohibited actions. We break them down as voters in Anambra state in south-eastern Nigeria prepare to elect a new governor on 8 Nov 2025. africacheck.info/governor_ele...

🦋 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!

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

🧵 An image of a woman struggling with #SouthAfrican police has been widely shared on social media, along with claims that she was a #Mozambican #immigrant arrested in Johannesburg. But the claims are FALSE. Here’s the full story 👇🏿. africacheck.info/mozambican_w...

We fact-check so you can trust what you see — and we can only keep doing it with your support. Visit africacheck.org/donate to support fact-checking.

🚆💰 We checked 7 claims from president Cyril Ramaphosa and NCOP members about #CapeTown’s budget and passenger rail in South Africa: ✅ 2 correct ⚠️ 2 mostly correct ❓ 2 unproven 🚫 1 misleading africacheck.info/ramaphosa_ct...

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.

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.

For instance, this viral pic doesn’t show a transformed street in Joburg’s CBD after clothing market Dunusa was shut down by police in October 2025: africacheck.info/dunusa_market

Don’t fall for “before and after” photos. Pictures claiming to show dramatic change often mislead — especially when they involve politics or migration.

🧠 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

🧠 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

Don’t fall for “before and after” photos. 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

💡 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