Hundreds dead in Bawku chieftaincy conflict, and social media is partly to blame!
This report contains graphic and sensitive content Before the first gunshot was fired in Bawku and renewed violence erupted in...
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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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ELECTION 2021: Police issues guidelines on acceptable behaviour around polling areas
The Gambia Police Force is calling on the general public to support the security agencies in maintaining law and order...
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ELECTION 2021: Police issues guidelines on acceptable behaviour around polling areas
The Gambia Police Force is calling on the general public to support the security agencies in maintaining law and...
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FACT-CHECK: Has Gambia banned the wearing of niqabs in schools?
Claim: Ministry of Basic and secondary education (MOBSE) bans the wearing of niqabs in schools Source: Facebook post Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Vivian...
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ELECTION 2021: Has President Adama Barrow delivered on his promise to reduce unemployment?
President Adama Barrow was sworn into The Gambia’s State House in January 2017 and succeeded former President Yahya Jammeh after...
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ELECTION 2021: Fact-checking Gambia’s first-ever Presidential Debate
Ahead of the Gambia’s December 4 elections, the country witnessed its first presidential debate aimed at ensuring voters got first-hand...
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ELECTION 2021: Who is eligible to vote in Gambia’s Presidential elections?
On December 4, 2021, Gambians would be going to the polls to elect a new President. This would be followed by...
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HOAX: A site offering cars and gifts as part of Toyota’s 80th anniversary celebration is a scam
Claim: Toyota is giving away cars and gifts as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration Source: Widely shared link Verdict: HOAX Researched by...
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Coronavirus: Ghana takes steps to suspend all public gatherings
”All Public gatherings, including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, sporting events and religious activities, such as services in churches...
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