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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TRUE: Gambia’s main hospital EFSTH suspended surgeries due to water shortages
Claim: Surgical operations suspended at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) due to water shortage. Source: Kerr Fatou/Facebook Verdict:...
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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...
Read moreDetailsEXPLAINER: Difference between Mpox and Chicken pox
Researched by Awa Macalo Chickenpox and Mpox formerly called MonkeyPox are both viral diseases that cause rashes and other symptoms,...
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Gambian Parliament votes to retain ban on FGM after months of debate
The Gambian National Assembly (parliament) has on Monday, 15th July 2024, voted to maintain the ban on FGM, thereby rejecting...
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Move to overturn FGM ban in The Gambia leads to the emergence of online echo chambers
As a formidable campaign for the decriminalisation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia gains momentum, a social media...
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FACT-CHECK: Claim that Nigerian business mogul has bought Banjul Port Terminals is False
Claim: Banjul ports terminal sold to Nigerian businessman Source: Facebook Verdict: FALSE Researched by Awa Macalo A Facebook post shared...
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FACT-CHECK: Pfizer CEO has not announced plans to reduce the world’s population by 50%
Claim: Pfizer CEO announces plan to reduce the world’s population by 50% Source: Viral video Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Has...
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FACTSHEET: Polio vaccines and what you need to know
Poliomyelitis popularly known as polio is a crippling disease that results from infection with any one of the three related poliovirus...
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National Assembly Election: IEC has NOT printed the picture of Prez Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates
Claim: IEC prints the picture of President Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates Source: Viral screenshot Verdict: FALSE Researched by...
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