GhanaFact

30/10/2025

A quote card by GHOne TV claims the popular freelance vlogger, Wode Maya, is the biggest YouTuber in Ghana.

We verified this claim using four metrics - total subscribers, total video views, global ranking, and average watch time. Per the data, Wode Maya is not Ghana's biggest YouTuber.

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Claim: Wode Maya is Ghana’s biggest YouTuber 

30/10/2025

In today's edition of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we highlight how children can stay safe online and the role parents and guardians must play.

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Many parents see technology and the internet as convenient ways to keep their children engaged and entertained while learning. Whether through streaming

30/10/2025

On October 29, 2025, the FactSpace West Africa team undertook a media literacy outreach to two schools as part of UNESCO’s 2025 Media Literacy Month.

The school children and staff were engaged on how to stay safe and act responsibly online.

GhanaFact, a project under FactSpace West Africa (FSWA) on October 29, 2025 undertook a digital safety outreach programme to two schools in our catchment

29/10/2025

Do you agree that children and teenagers must be educated on safe and smart Internet use?

FactSpace West Africa believes so! These are our “8 safe and smart Internet tips for children and teens.” A material aimed at equipping young ones on how to safely and responsibly use technology and the Internet.

29/10/2025

As part of the UN's Global Media and Information Literacy week celebration, staff from FactSpace West Africa held a sensitization session on Internet safety for primary and Junior High School children at the Delight International School, Ta**ra Hill.

During the session, participants were taken through some safe and smart online tips for children and teenagers.

This initiative forms part of our efforts to promote safe and responsible use of technology.

29/10/2025

As part of the UN's Global Media and Information Literacy week celebration, staff from FactSpace West Africa held a sensitization session on Internet safety for primary and Junior High School children at the Grace International School, Ta**ra Hill.

During the session, participants were taken through some safe and smart online tips for children and teenagers.

This initiative forms part of our efforts to promote safe and responsible use of technology.

28/10/2025

In Episode 12 of The FactSpace, we discuss the growing threat of health misinformation with insights from Nana Kofi Quakyi of the Aurum Institute, Ghana. We recap major highlights from previous episodes, and fact-check claims about the Gold Katcha program and whether Lagos is bigger than Ghana.

Listen to the episode on:
Afripods: https://afripods.africa/episode/episode-12-ft-health-misinformat/257dd130-b419-11f0-81ea-d9499e172945

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28Rzo01rz1ypFfV5aj9yL3?si=Jqq-C9zdRz-UiKUERy1sew

28/10/2025

South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, claims former President Rawlings increased rural electrification from about 40% to 73% before leaving office in 2001.

Our findings from publicly available data show that rural electrification in Rawlings's tenure went from 2.9% to 17.4% as of 2001.

Therefore, the MP's claim is false.

Claim: Rural electrification was extended from about 40% to 73% during Rawlings' era

27/10/2025

Did Arsenal commiserate with Kenyans on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga?

During the three-day national funeral for Odinga, FactSpace West Africa fact-checked two viral claims that circulated on social media.

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Kenya was thrown into mourning on October 15, 2025, when the news of the death of its iconic opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, was announced by the

24/10/2025

In today's edition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we analyse the importance of passwords and provide readers with tips on creating strong passwords for their logins.

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Passwords are the first and most common form of defence against hackers and online threats. Every time we log into our social media accounts, emails, or

23/10/2025

Executive Director of FactSpace West Africa, Rabiu Alhassan, facilitated a session on Ethical Broadcasting and Content Regulation at the UNESCO-led training for Public Service and Community Media at the GBC Training School.

His presentation focused on editorial policies, misinformation, hate speech, and public accountability. It also emphasized the role of ethical journalism in building public trust and credibility.

23/10/2025

FactSpace West Africa is participating in a 2-day training for Public Service and Community Media professionals at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) training school in Accra.

The UNESCO Ghana event is under the theme: Compliance with Regulatory Standards and Media Viability.

Some topics discussed include:
Understanding national and international media regulatory frameworks
Ethical broadcasting and content regulation
Enhancing media sustainability through innovative revenue models.