Digital Tools
Introduction One of the key mandates of FactSpace West Africa is the building of digital tools to tackle misinformation and...
FACT-CHECK: How many countries can Sierra Leonean passport holders visit visa-free?
Claim: Sierra Leonean Passport Holders Can Travel to 66 Countries Without a Visa. Source: News website / social media Verdict:...
Nigeria launches Mpox vaccination campaign in 12 high-burden states
The World Health Organisation Africa Office (WHO AFRO) has announced Nigeria’s launch of Mpox vaccination campaigns across 12 high-burden states...
FACT-CHECK: Claim about special Japanese visa for skilled Nigerians False
Claim: The Japanese government plans to create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians. Source:...
FACT-CHECK: Finance Department of Sierra Leone Football Association broken into but not looted
Claim: The finance department of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) looted Source: Facebook (WeBlog232) Verdict: Partly True Researched by...
Hoax! WhatsApp message of Sierra Leone president gifting 20GB data is a scam
Claim: Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio gives 20GB free data to everyone as a victory celebration for ECOWAS chair...
‘The Fact Space’ – FactSpace West Africa starts weekly radio show
Accra, Ghana - August 7: FactSpace West Africa, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, aired the maiden edition of its weekly...
‘Verify before you amplify’ – Nigerian president warns about dangers of misinformation
Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admonished young people to use social media responsibly and for purposes that drive national...
Spotting the scam: A guide on how to identify and verify phishing messages
Scrolling through social media, checking messages, and clicking on links has become a part of our daily routine. In doing...
FactSpace West Africa facilitates information disorder sessions for UG and UniMAC-IJ
FactSpace West Africa has facilitated a number of trainings for tertiary institutions in Ghana, focusing on the broader area of...
