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...
News clip that Ibrahim Traore has closed US Embassy, backed Iran in war with Israel is a deepfake
In the wake of the February 28, 2026 attack on Iran by Israel and the US, FactSpace West Africa’s tracking...
FactSpace participates in first Africa Forum on Countering Foreign Interference in Dakar, Senegal
Researchers and academics in the information integrity space across Africa gathered in Dakar, Senegal over two days to take stock...
Nigeria’s 2027 elections: Kano goes APC as ruling party secures 29th governor
Researched by Alfa Shaban Nigerians will go to the polls in 2027 for general elections that would see voters across...
