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25/07/2024

Uh oh! Not another over the top job scam 😬! A TikTok post advertising 140 UNICEF vacancies in Ethiopia, with a promise of $3,500, is as fake as they come. UNICEF Ethiopia has dismissed the information as false. See it for yourself: 👇🏾

UNICEF Ethiopia dismissed the information as false.

23/07/2024

A photo of a crowd in India gathered for a nighttime cricket victory parade for the T20 World Cup was misleadingly shared as if it depicted Nairobi CBD during Kenya's memorial concert for victims of the anti-Finance Bill protests: 👇🏾

It shows a crowd in Mumbai welcoming the Indian Cricket Team after their T20 World Cup win.

23/07/2024

A post on X claiming that the WHO warned governments to cancel upcoming elections due to the bird flu outbreak is false. The article was published on 6 June 2024 amidst an avian flu outbreak, weeks before the first general election debate in the US 🇺🇸.

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The global health body has denounced the claims.

12/07/2024

Misinformation travels fast, but our expert fact-checkers are here to set the record straight. Join our WhatsApp Channel for regular updates: https://bit.ly/3Z00byg

Claims that houses belonging to Uganda’s opposition party leader were demolished in a crackdown on illegal structures are false: https://bit.ly/3RUr7gR

A Tigray war video from 2022 was misleadingly presented as showing ENDF members being held captive by Amhara forces. https://bit.ly/3zB8TdH

469 job openings at TotalEnergies? We found several reasons why this is a SCAM! https://bit.ly/4cM9CHC

08/07/2024

Stop the spread of misinformation! 🤳

Not sure if a social media post is true? Let our fact-checkers help you get your facts straight. 📱 Send your query on our whatsApp and ✅ follow the prompts to submit a claim.

Submit your claim here 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/FactCheckingTipline

04/07/2024

We went digging for the truth so you didn't have to. Join our WhatsApp Channel for more weekly fact-checks: https://bit.ly/3Z00byg

🇲🇼 Kenya's Finance bill: https://bit.ly/4cgM8KM

🍺 Drunk in lies and packing fake bevs: https://bit.ly/45FoIfu

🏳️ The crash that claimed the lives of Malawi VP and others: https://bit.ly/3xzw8Ew

26/06/2024

The image claiming to show Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj being executed is false. Known as the "happy hacker" for smiling during his arrest, Bendelladj is still in prison and is expected to be released on 6 July 2024. Some context 👇🏾

Bendelladj is still in prison and is set to be released on 6 July 2024.

26/06/2024

A post about Indonesia deploying troops to protect Palestinians from Israel under a UN mandate is missing context. Indonesia expressed readiness to send peacekeeping troops to provide protection "to all parties and to all sides." here's what we found 👇🏾

Indonesia expressed readiness to send peacekeeping troops to provide security ‘to all parties and to all sides’ under UN mandate.

20/06/2024

World Refugee Day :The Displacement of the Global Population

Our history is colourful with reminders from the past we know and a past we do not know. On this World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with refugees worldwide, acknowledging their resilience and strength. Displacement leaves many without a place to call home, causing them to flee to other countries or neighbouring regions. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for the rights and dignity of all displaced individuals by liking and sharing this post.

18/06/2024

According to the Defense For Children International-Palestine (DCIP), approximately 500–700 Palestinian children are detained and prosecuted by the Israeli military each year. However, a recent image showing two Palestinian children kidnapped and stripped of their clothes predates the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. More here 👇🏾

The image dates back to 2018.

18/06/2024

A vacancy post under the Shoprite banner promising experienced and non-experienced candidates work in the franchise's supermarkets, restaurants, canteens, or boutiques is a HOAX. Shoprite shut down operations across Uganda in 2021.
See here 👇🏾

Shoprite shut down operations across Uganda in 2021.

13/06/2024

While crime reports have surged in 2024 in Kampala, this resurfaced video circulating on X is not of a recent incident; it dates back to 2018.👇🏾

The footage dates back to 2018.

12/06/2024

"The rumour is far from the truth. I am healthy and on my job," said Dawud in a WhatsApp video call. PesaCheck confirms the Facebook post claiming the death of Oromo Liberation Front chairman Dawud Ibsa is FALSE. 👇🏾

Dawud dismissed the death claims as false.

12/06/2024

An app generating overnight millionaires 🤑? Sounds more generous than a crypto scam. A video of an NTV presenter in Uganda was altered using AI to falsely suggest he was promoting an app for instant riches. This is far from true.

Here's what we found 👇🏾

The footage was altered using artificial intelligence (AI).

06/05/2024

From January 2023 to January 2024, Code For Africa identified 91 incidents of extremist content on social media targeting African countries using Pashto, a low-resource language, to avoid detection.

By exploiting languages that social media algorithms have not been trained to pick up, these groups slip past major platforms’ detection measures with alarming efficiency.

📚 Read more: https://bit.ly/3y4LKzN

03/05/2024

🌎 World Press Freedom Day celebrates the crucial role journalists ✍️ play in keeping us informed 🗞️. In an era rife with misinformation and propaganda, PesaCheck remains steadfast in delivering accurate facts behind every story, while upholding the highest standards of journalistic ethics. ⚖️

Happy World Press Freedom Day!

25/04/2024

Today is World Malaria Day 🌎 , a moment to recognise global efforts against the disease. Despite advances in treatment and prevention, Africa remains highly affected.

🔗 Here’s a closer look at the facts 👉 bit.ly/3TN3Mhf

27/03/2024

📚Who says fact-checking has to be hard?

's has the scoop on how to make fact-checking a breeze. Get your facts straight with these three easy tips and readily available tools!

25/03/2024

ICYMI 💡: Ever wondered 🤔why people spread false information?

📹 Watch this 👇video to find out.

22/03/2024

🌟 Supercharge your fact-checking skills!

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14/03/2024

🌟 Seeking a fresh challenge? Join us in the battle against misinformation in Africa!

We are seeking dedicated fact-checkers in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania to become a part of PesaCheck, Africa's largest indigenous fact-checking initiative. This is a unique opportunity to drive real change, combatting misinformation and upholding the integrity of public discourse across the continent. If you excel in investigative research and possess strong journalistic skills, then this is your chance to shine on a global stage.

📅 Application deadline: 31 March

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3wRbDm2

04/01/2024

🚨 Why do people spread false information?

Find out below:

02/01/2024

🚨Here is how you can join the fight against false information:

➡️Check the source of the info before you share it

➡️Look for evidence to support the info

➡️Cross-check with other sources

➡️Support credible news organisations

29/12/2023

Taking a stand against hate speech can feel overwhelming, but it starts by educating yourself. Check out our new video for 8 essential tips!

25/12/2023

🤔 Can you tell a real account from an imposter?

Check out this blog by PesaCheck fact-checker Rodgers Omondi for quick tips on spotting fake social media accounts.

https://bit.ly/4208ASN

21/12/2023

🔍 Learn how to spot and steer clear of deceptive graphs 📈

Are you aware that misleading graphs can distort the truth and manipulate your opinions? They can be intentionally created to deceive or arise from innocent mistakes.

Here are some cunning practices to be aware of:

🎚️ Skewing the Y-axis
🔀Using two Y-axes
🍒 Cherry-picking
🎲 Using 3D charts

Watch this video to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOHphxQds8E

19/12/2023

🤔 Not sure if something is true?

Let our fact-checkers help you get your facts straight.

🤳 Send your query on WhatsApp here: https://bit.ly/FactCheckingTipline

✅ Follow the prompts to request a fact-check.

11/12/2023

Are you building a media startup in Kenya 🚀?

Code For Africa and Google have partnered to accelerate early stage journalism entrepreneurs, through a hands-on peer-mentor lab.

🚨 Today's the deadline!

Apply here:

17/11/2023

❌ This image is not of an Israeli airstrike on Syria’s airports

The picture was taken in Gaza amid the conflict in the region.

Here’s how we found the true origin of the pic ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3ufiwvZ

16/11/2023

📸 This is an old pic of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta and King Charles III.

This post claiming that Kenyatta met up with the Monarch ahead of his trip to Kenya is false. The picture was taken in 2021 and back then Uhuru Kenyatta was president and King Charles was Prince of Wales.

Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/49EysIG