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Africa's largest fact-checking initiative, in 14 countries. @factchecknet accredited. Incubated by @Code4Africa. Tipline at: bit.ly/FactCheckingTi…

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A viral image falsely claims to show Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi at the Africa Energy Summit. The truth? Lesotho’s King Letsie III’s head was digitally replaced: bit.ly/417fVlO

A viral image falsely claims to show Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi at the Africa Energy Summit.

The truth? Lesotho’s King Letsie III’s head was digitally replaced: bit.ly/417fVlO
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Misleading graphs can distort the truth and influence opinions. Stay sharp! ⚠️ Common tactics to watch for: 🎚️ Skewed Y-axis 🔀 Dual Y-axes 🍒 Cherry-picking data 🎲 Overuse of 3D charts Learn how to spot them in this quick video!

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The alleged video consists of three different sets of footage; from 2017, 2021 and 2023 unrelated to recent events involving Malanga and 37 individuals sentenced to death for an attempted coup: bit.ly/41ctGzQ

The alleged video consists of three different sets of footage; from 2017, 2021 and 2023 unrelated to recent events involving Malanga and 37 individuals sentenced to death for an attempted coup: bit.ly/41ctGzQ
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💰 The 'USAID Foundation' is riddled with red flags. 1. The US government has not made any announcement to reinstate paused funding programmes. 2. USAID does not ask beneficiaries for payments to access assistance. Facts: bit.ly/4hFAgVs

💰 The 'USAID Foundation' is riddled with red flags.

1. The US government has not made any announcement to reinstate paused funding programmes.
2. USAID does not ask beneficiaries for payments to access assistance.

Facts: bit.ly/4hFAgVs
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Wrong year, wrong event That clip of 'Patriotic League of Uganda supporters marching to parliament in 2025? Not true. It's a 2024 protest, broadcast by NBS: bit.ly/3QkMVRE

Wrong year, wrong event

That clip of 'Patriotic League of Uganda supporters marching to parliament in 2025? Not true. 

It's a 2024 protest, broadcast by NBS: bit.ly/3QkMVRE
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Worried about fake news? 📰 Stay informed with fact-checked updates, trending topics, and tips to spot misinformation. ✅ Join the fight for truth—follow us on WhatsApp Channels: bit.ly/3Z00byg

Worried about fake news? 

📰 Stay informed with fact-checked updates, trending topics, and tips to spot misinformation. 

✅ Join the fight for truth—follow us on WhatsApp Channels: bit.ly/3Z00byg
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A viral clip clip claims to show a secret cash handover between two leaders. But is it real? Look closer. The truth is here: bit.ly/3QnWZJB

A viral clip clip claims to show a secret cash handover between two leaders. But is it real? Look closer. 

The truth is here: bit.ly/3QnWZJB
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Join a community that fact-checks viral claims, debunks falsehoods, and keeps public discourse grounded with verified facts. Stay informed and make evidence-based decisions. 📩 Subscribe now and receive debunked claims straight to your inbox: wa.me/254780542626

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💼 It almost seems believable—but a closer look reveals the classic signs of fraud on these vacancies: bit.ly/4ka5vcG

💼 It almost seems believable—but a closer look reveals the classic signs of fraud on these vacancies: bit.ly/4ka5vcG
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Ugandan Crime Intelligence chief Ddamulira is very much alive. Ddamulira shared images of himself after false death rumours circulated online: bit.ly/4kf6b0t

Ugandan Crime Intelligence chief Ddamulira is very much alive.  

Ddamulira shared images of himself after false death rumours circulated online: bit.ly/4kf6b0t
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🔥 Preliminary studies show that, while not the sole factor, climate change did help intensify the LA fires. Learn more: bit.ly/4biDH1H

🔥 Preliminary studies show that, while not the sole factor, climate change did help intensify the LA fires. 

Learn more: bit.ly/4biDH1H
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📝 Have you used the PesaCheck Tipline? We want to hear from you! Share your experience and help us improve our service. Take a quick survey here: bit.ly/4i2Xkxi

📝 Have you used the PesaCheck Tipline? We want to hear from you!

Share your experience and help us improve our service.

Take a quick survey here: bit.ly/4i2Xkxi
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🛡️ Spotted something suspicious? Let’s fact-check it. It’s quick and easy: ✅ Say hello on our WhatsApp Tipline: wa.me/254780542626 ✅ Tap ‘Main menu’ → ‘Request a fact-check’ ✅ Share a link, image, or video → Tap ‘Submit’ ✅ Our team investigates and sends you the truth

🛡️ Spotted something suspicious? Let’s fact-check it.

It’s quick and easy:
✅ Say hello on our WhatsApp Tipline: wa.me/254780542626
✅ Tap ‘Main menu’ → ‘Request a fact-check’
✅ Share a link, image, or video → Tap ‘Submit’
✅ Our team investigates and sends you the truth
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Stop the passport panic—this truck isn’t moving Kenyan IDs to Mogadishu; it’s hauling mining gear in Zambia: bit.ly/3DLRbXF

Stop the passport panic—this truck isn’t moving Kenyan IDs to Mogadishu; it’s hauling mining gear in Zambia: bit.ly/3DLRbXF
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🗞️ The original 27 March 2025 cover of The Star newspaper had a slightly different headline – and some of the content appears to have been deliberately edited out to ruffle some feathers. The facts: bit.ly/4jlCKIH

🗞️ The original 27 March 2025 cover of The Star newspaper had a slightly different headline – and some of the content appears to have been deliberately edited out to ruffle some feathers.

The facts: bit.ly/4jlCKIH
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⛴️ A video depicting the burial service of Kawambwa Sugar employees, who tragically drowned in a boat accident in Zambia, was misleadingly captioned to attract clicks. 👉🏾 bit.ly/4j1TNA1

⛴️  A video depicting the burial service of Kawambwa Sugar employees, who tragically drowned in a boat accident in Zambia, was misleadingly captioned to attract clicks.

👉🏾 bit.ly/4j1TNA1
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🍅 The Amref Global CEO is allegedly quoted as claiming to have developed a solution that can "destroy diabetes in just 30 seconds" – which sounds more like a magic trick than a legitimate medical breakthrough. 👉🏾 bit.ly/4c9FOVY

🍅 The Amref Global CEO is allegedly quoted as claiming to have developed a solution that can "destroy diabetes in just 30 seconds" – which sounds more like a magic trick than a legitimate medical breakthrough.

👉🏾  bit.ly/4c9FOVY