On TV, president Bola Tinubu’s economic adviser made eye-catching claims about topics from oil to poverty. But his numbers ...

Nigeria has updated how it measures its economy as part of ongoing reforms. This factsheet breaks down the key changes and ...

After public bust-ups with allies and risky deals with rivals, Ruto’s listing cabinet looks to have steadied. We take a ...

No. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) says there’s no evidence ear candles or vacuums remove earwax. The NHS advises safer methods like olive or almond oil drops, followed by professional removal ...

Not yet. Kenya has proposed raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, banning alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants, residential areas and online, and restricting advertising near schools.

Yes. Edgar Chagwa Lungu died on 5 June 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa, from complications from surgery. His death was confirmed by official statements and major news outlets.

IN SHORT: A graphic attributes a poll to Infotrak, claiming that Rigathi Gachagua is the most popular figure in Kenya’s opposition. However, we did not find any publicly available evidence of such a ...

IN SHORT: Several online posts claim that Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has released a list of the 30 most corrupt governors from 1999 to 2025. However, the list originated with an online chatbot and ...

Disclaimer: Funding from the Gates Foundation made up 16% of Africa Check’s income in 2024. “The veracity of this post is disdained on FB. Can you please check it?” asked a subscriber to our WhatsApp ...

IN SHORT: A video on social media shows residents of a town in Ghana destroying stalls allegedly selling drugs illegally, in April 2025. It does not show recent attacks on Igbo people's shops in the ...

IN SHORT: Claims that a company called PesaTube is paying social media users to watch videos daily are false, and similar to a previous scam Africa Check debunked. According to a message sent to ...