Author: Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa

Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa is the Editor at FactSpace West Africa. He has spent close to a decade in digital news, including as a senior journalist at GhanaWeb and English desk lead at Africanews, and holds a degree in Communication Studies.

    USAID funding cuts: How Anglophone West African governments have reacted 

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • March 12, 2025

    FactSpace West Africa joins Africa Check’s 2024 elections coalition review meeting 

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 25, 2025
    Liberia President Joseph Boakai

    FACT-CHECK: President Boakai’s 5 claims on state of Liberian economy in 2023 during 2025 address to MPs

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 21, 2025

    FACT-CHECK: Has President Tinubu threatened to deport 700 Americans, ban iPhones?

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 18, 2025

    FactSpace West Africa undertakes volunteering programme at SS Shardow Community Centre

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 14, 2025

    FACT-CHECK: Photo of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a hospital bed manipulated

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 11, 2025

    FACT-CHECK: Photo of popular Nigerian pastor, Enoch Adeboye, in an Islamic veil is AI-generated

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 7, 2025

    Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition launches report on 2024 elections

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • February 4, 2025

    FACT-CHECK: Did President Mahama refer to Tinubu as President of Ghana in inaugural address?

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • January 9, 2025

    Election 2024: Pro-NPP X accounts targeting NDC’s John Mahama with hate and false claims

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • December 7, 2024

    Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition launches Tamale Media Situation Room

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • December 5, 2024

    MFWA, Dubawa and GhanaFact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections

    Shaban Abdur Rahman Alfa • November 7, 2024