Over two weeks, fellows will immerse themselves in Africa Check’s culture of editorial precision, learning how to verify ...

BREAKING: Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu has won his treason case against the Government. The Supreme Court of Tanzania has acquitted him of all ...

IN SHORT: A graphic appearing to quote Kenya’s president William Ruto claims that he planned to support deceased veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga as president in the 2027 general election. But ...

IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims there is footage of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, falling to his death from a hotel in Paris, France. But the thumbnail of the supposed video is ...

There’s no denying that murder rates in South Africa are high. But two bold claims published by the widely read Guardian newspaper still caught our attention. The newspaper said that South Africa’s ...

IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim the president of Ghana has announced an investment platform called AfriQuantumX. Others show Nigerian politician Peter Obi promoting the platform. But this is ...

IN SHORT: A video of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga dismissing rumours of his death has surfaced on social media. But Odinga has made no such remarks. The video combines original footage ...

IN SHORT: Several posts on Facebook claim Okezie Ikpeazu, the former governor of Abia state in southeastern Nigeria, has been sentenced to death by hanging for stealing public funds. But the claim is ...

IN SHORT: Several social media posts claim Putin has called Nigeria a “British branch in Africa”. But there is no evidence that Putin made such a statement and Russia and Nigeria have continued ...

IN SHORT: A memo supposedly from Kenya’s education ministry directs university students to vacate campus premises due to the continuation of the lecturers’ strike. But the cabinet secretary for ...

IN SHORT: An image of politician Kenny Kunene appearing to take an oath is circulating on social media in South Africa. In it, a large tattoo of the number 26 is visible on his arm. The image is being ...