Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, civil society organisations have formed the Ghana ...

IN SHORT: A video on Facebook claims that combining basil and ginger can treat infections, but does not specify what type of infection. Be wary of posts lacking such details, and consult your doctor. ...

IN SHORT: This Facebook account offers Kenyans on Facebook motorbikes on easy credit. But it is fake and tries to use the identities of established brands to scam unsuspecting users. The Facebook ...

IN SHORT: In 2022, several Nigerian media outlets reported that a female police officer had accused a male coworker of assault. Shortly after, a video of her explaining what happened went viral on ...

IN SHORT: According to posts doing the rounds on Facebook, Studio 88 is looking for job applications through unverified links and inboxes. But be wary, these job adverts are scams. The Studio 88 Group ...

IN SHORT: The University of Lagos in Nigeria says it has nothing to do with discretionary admission offers circulating on social media. Those behind such postings are out to scam you, it warns. The ...

IN SHORT: A message in Afrikaans warning about child kidnapping in South Africa is a variation of older hoax messages that make false claims about the nature of kidnapping and trafficking. The only ...

IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that “Tunfalz herbal capsules” can cure type 1 and 2 diabetes. But a medical expert says diabetes can only be controlled, not cured. A drug called “Tunfalz ...

IN SHORT: A video circulating on social media appears to show US president-elect Donald Trump warning Kenya’s William Ruto not to sell state enterprises. However, evidence suggests that the audio in ...

IN SHORT: These Facebook pages are promoting attractive Black Friday deals while posing as e-commerce platform Jumia. But they’re fake offers. To be on the safe side, place orders only on the platform ...

EN BREF - La vidéo montre l'homme politique botswanais Thapelo Matsheka à sa sortie d'un tribunal. Il avait été arrêté pour son implication présumée dans le meurtre d’un enfant en 2022 à Lobatse, dans ...