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...
WEF Global Risks Report 2026: Analysis of West Africa’s top risks
Introduction Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) releases its Global Risks Report with the view to help policy makers...
FACT-CHECK: US Secretary of War NOT travelling to Nigeria, claim by X user False
Claim: US Secretary of War heading to Nigeria to meet leaders Source: X Verdict: False Researched by Alfa Shaban An...
FactSpace joins KAIPTC webinar on disinformation in West Africa
Accra, 15 December 2025 - FactSpace West Africa participated in a webinar organised by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training...
FactSpace West Africa participates in CDD-Ghana panel discussion on democratic resilience at AFSA 2025
Johannesburg, 28 November 2025 - FactSpace West Africa participated in a high-level panel discussion hosted by the Ghana Center for...
Misleading! Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio is NOT the current UN Security Council president
Claim: The Sierra Leone president is serving as president of the United Nations Security Council Source: Sierra Leone presidency on...
Cyber Awareness 103: How to manage privacy settings, protect personal information online
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, connecting friends, family, and communities, allowing us to share experiences,...
Cyber Awareness 102: Strong passwords and importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
Passwords are the first and most common form of defence against hackers and online threats. Every time we log into...
