FactSpace participates in IJM-GJA workshop on child trafficking, trauma-informed journalism
Accra, May 22, 2026 - FactSpace West Africa participated in a three-day workshop focused on child trafficking, forced labour and...
‘I never promised Lungi Bridge in my manifesto’ – Deconstructing Sierra Leone prez’s claim
Researched by Alfa Shaban Since taking office in 2018 under the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP), the administration led by...
FactSpace West Africa admitted into UNESCO MIL Alliance
Accra, May 15, 2026 - FactSpace West Africa has formally been admitted into the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL)...
FACT-CHECK: Only 1.5% of Sierra Leoneans have access to clean cooking, First Lady’s claim True
Claim: Only 1.5% of Sierra Leone population use clean cooking energy Source: First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Verdict: True Researched...
False! Governor of Nigeria’s Kano State did not distribute panties, viral images manipulated
Claim: Governor of Kano State in Nigeria distributes underwears during rally Source: Social media accounts Verdict: False Researched by Alfa...
Pumps, prices and subsidies: How Anglophone West Africa managed fuel amid Middle East war
After over 40 days of hostilities, a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire became the clearest sign of the Middle East conflict slowing...
FactSpace West Africa participates in three-day Youth Climate Reporters (YCR) programme
Climate change continues to affect communities in different ways, influencing livelihoods, food systems, health, and environmental sustainability. While the crisis is...
CAF’s AFCON 2025 ruling triggers ‘fake news’ – Verifying Senegal’s trophy with soldiers video, Hakimi’s rejection and Guinea petition
Researched by Alfa Shaban The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 African Cup of Nations...
FACT-CHECK: Former Nigerian minister didn’t weep over Ayatollah’s killing, viral video is from 2023
Claim: Prof Isa Ali Pantami weeps over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Source: Social media (X) Verdict: False Researched...
FACT-CHECK: Photo of Liberian president, ADC ‘sleeping’ in public is manipulated
Claim: Liberian president Joseph Boakai and ADC doze off in public Source: Facebook Verdict: Manipulated Researched by Alfa Shaban An...
