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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National Assembly Elections: Gambia goes to the polls
The Gambia goes to polls today April 9, 2022, to elect 53 legislators on a 5-year term, barely 4 months...
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FactSpace West Africa and AW Free Foundation partner to tackle misinformation
FactSpace West Africa, one of the leading fact-checking organisations in Africa, has entered into a partnership with AW Free Foundation...
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FACT-CHECK: What is the link between COVID-19 vaccines and changes in the menstrual cycle of recipients?
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines lead to changes in the menstrual cycle of recipients Verdict: TRUE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A news...
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The Gambia introduces enhanced COVID-19 measures to contain the spread of omicron variant
Total active COVID-19 cases in the Gambia as of January,18, 2022 stands at 1,381, while 347 deaths have so far been recorded...
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