Can the Nigerian Senate suspend a member? – Here is what the law says
On February 20, 2025, Nigeria's Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to be “thrown out” of...
False! Nigeria’s Ordinary President, Ahmed Isah, is alive, was neither arrested nor detained
Claim: Ahmed Isah, founder of Human Rights Radio, was arrested and detained. Source: Social media Verdict: False Researched by Hamza...
Fact-checking Sierra Leone President’s claims on education during Forbes Africa interview
Researched by Alfa Shaban Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio granted an extensive interview to the Forbes Africa magazine as...
FACT-CHECK: Nigeria’s Central Bank has not introduced new 5000 and 10,000 naira notes
Claim: Central Bank of Nigeria announces new 5000 & 10,000 Naira notes Source: Social media Verdict: False Researched by Hamza...
Fact-checking Sierra Leone Vice President on maternal mortality data
Claim: Sierra Leone Vice President speaks on maternal mortality figures Source: Sierra Leone News Agency Verdict: All True Researched Alfa...
FactSpace West Africa shortlisted in Best Fact-Checking Project category in Digital Media Awards Africa 2025
FactSpace West Africa has been shortlisted by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers in the Best Fact-Checking Project...
FactSpace trains MTN Ghana staff on misinformation and disinformation
Accra, Ghana — 20 March 2025 – FactSpace West Africa has conducted a comprehensive training session for the staff of...
USAID funding cuts: How Anglophone West African governments have reacted
For a very long time, most developing nations depend on donor funding for critical aspects of their development financing. This...
FactSpace West Africa joins Africa Check’s 2024 elections coalition review meeting
Nairobi, Kenya - February 25, 2025 - FactSpace West Africa (FSWA) participated in a one-day review meeting of Africa Check’s...
FACT-CHECK: President Boakai’s 5 claims on state of Liberian economy in 2023 during 2025 address to MPs
Researched by Nusrat Essah The President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, during his Annual Message 2025 before lawmakers on January...
