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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided a New York house belonging to former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari and ...

Over a dozen Facebook posts circulating in Nigeria claim that US president Donald Trump has imposed a ban that will prevent ...

We verified several claims made by the former Nigerian aviation minister and prominent politician in a TV interview.

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Elections are typically magnets for disinformation. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is in the running to become the ...

Since retaking office in, US president Donald Trump has signed several executive orders. In this context, messages circulating on Facebook in ...

South Africa’s president signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill into law, despite fierce opposition from critics.

IN SHORT: Two videos circulating on Facebook falsely advertise “miracle” cures for joint pain. But they’re using deepfake technology to manipulate footage of well-known African-linked personalities ...

IN SHORT: A number of Facebook posts encourage users to buy a herbal mixture that can supposedly cure several forms of sexually transmitted infections. But there’s no evidence for these claims and an ...