FACT-CHECK: Did Sierra Leone President Maada Bio receive vehicle gift from Chinese investor?
Claim: Sierra Leone's president receives an SUV gift from a Chinese investor Source: Social media Verdict: Unproven Researched by Kemo...
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Get the latest Sierra Leone fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
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...
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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...
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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...
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FACT-CHECK: Sierra Leonean passport bearing biodata of Chinese national is authentic
Researched by Kemo Cham On October 14, 2024, a copy of the Sierra Leonean passport with biodata details of a...
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Mpox outbreak: Key steps 5 West African countries have rolled out
The World Health Organization (WHO) on August 14, 2024, declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) as a global health emergency...
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Sierra Leone vs. Mano River Union neighbours: Who pays more for fuel imports?
By: Kemo Cham The Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA) of Sierra Leone imposed an indefinite ban on all new applications for...
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Sierra Leone’s new National Security document: 10 key points on cybersecurity
On August 8, 2024, the Sierra Leone government launched its National Security Policy and Strategy (NSPS). The document, the first...
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KUSH: Politics aside, Sierra Leoneans unite in tackling the drug epidemic
Following a disputed presidential election and an attempted coup d’état in Sierra Leone, the country remains sharply divided with a...
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FGM in Sierra Leone: Pro-FGM activists leave little digital footprints
The international outrage over the death of five girls in Sierra Leone after being circumcised in January 2024, pales in...
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