A brief political history of The Gambia: 3 presidents in 56 years
Did you know that 56 years after The Gambia gained independence from colonial rule, the country has only had 3...
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Get the latest Gambia fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
Get the latest Gambia fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
ELECTION 2021: Gambia goes to the polls despite COVID-19 pandemic, as IEC assures of safety protocols
Gambians will be going to the polls on December 4, 2021, to elect a new leader despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Seven ways to spot Fake News
On December 4, 2021, eligible voters across The Gambia will line up at the 1,554 polling stations to vote for their preferred...
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Effects of climate change on agriculture in The Gambia
The Gambia is a small, fragile country in West Africa, especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change. The country is...
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FALSE: COVID-19 vaccines do NOT cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines can cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin Source: Viral videos Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video...
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UNODC: COVID-19 pandemic fuels major increase in drug use globally
By 2030, people using drugs in Africa alone is expected to rise by 40 percent as compared to 11 percent...
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FACT-CHECK: AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines are effective against the Delta COVID-19 variant
Claim: AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines are not effective against the Delta strain of the COVID-19 virus Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty...
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FACT-CHECK: Is it safe for Hepatitis B patients to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues and more than 2.5 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines administered in over 190 countries, vaccine...
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FACT-CHECK: Virologist Luc Montagnier did NOT say all vaccinated people will die within 2 years- moreover, the claim is FALSE
Claim: All vaccinated people will die within 2 years Source: WhatsApp Message Verdict: FALSE Researched Gifty Tracy Aminu A widely circulated message on...
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FACT-CHECK: Message FALSELY claims Singapore has performed an autopsy on the corpse of a COVID-19 victim
Claim: 4 claims about COVID-19 and treatment protocols Source: WhatsApp message Verdict: 4 CLAIMS FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A message circulating on...
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