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...
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Deepfakes
FACT-CHECK: Image of on-field proposal between Victor Osimhen and Regina Daniels is AI-generated
Claim: Victor Osimhen proposed to Regina Daniels after Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco Source: Social media (X, Facebook) Verdict: AI-generated...
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AFCON 2025: Claim that viral Lumumba statue fan collapsed is False
Shortly after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lost its quarter-final fixture against Algeria to a 119th-minute goal, viral posts...
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False: Video of the Liberian president ‘responding’ to Donald Trump is AI-generated
Claim: Liberian president has responded to Donald Trump’s insulting comments Source: Social media Verdict: False (AI-generated video) Researched by Alfa...
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FACT-CHECK: Photo of popular Nigerian pastor, Enoch Adeboye, in an Islamic veil is AI-generated
Claim: Popular Nigerian pastor Enoch Adeboye in an Islamic veil at Kabah in Saudi Arabia Source: GhanaFact WhatsApp Chatbot Verdict:...
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PRE-LAUNCH: A Deep Dive into DeepFakes across Africa
Deepfakes, or synthetic media generated through artificial intelligence, are becoming easier to create and more realistic. There are many apps...
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