False! CDC took wage bill to $314 million, not $296 million

Claim: “Under CDC’s leadership from FY2017/2018 to FY2023, the wage bill moved slightly from $290 million to $296 million,” an ex-official of the Weah-led government said. Verdict:  False. In the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget, the actual wage bill was $307,424,614, while by FY2023, it went to $314,736,796. Full text   An ex-official of the former ruling … 

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False: WHO did not publish viral graphic of 7 habits that lead to brain stroke

Claim: A viral graphic on WhatsApp asserts that the WHO has released a list of seven habits that lead to brain stroke. Verdict: False. The viral graphic presenting seven habits that lead to brain stroke is false and does not originate from the World Health Organization (WHO). Full Text A flyer with the WHO logo … 

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De fausses images générées par IA montrent le footballeur Sadio Mané inaugurant un lycée avec Mohamed Salah

FAIT : Une publication Facebook mise en ligne le 1ᵉʳ octobre 2025 par la page ‘’Timisactu.net Site web de Proximite’’ affirme que le footballeur sénégalais Sadio Mané a inauguré un lycée dans son village natal, Bambali, en compagnie de l’international égyptien Mohamed Salah. La publication montre les deux hommes coupant un ruban devant un bâtiment … 

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Le secrétaire général de la Présidence guinéenne a-t-il repris mot pour mot le discours du président Mamadi Doumbouya à l’ONU ?

FAIT : Le 28 septembre 2025, la page Facebook « Jeûne éveillé 224 », suivie par plus de 168 mille abonnés, a publié une vidéo affirmant que le Général Amara Camara, Ministre Secrétaire général de la Présidence de la République de Guinée, a repris mot pour mot, à la tribune de nations unies, le discours … 

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No evidence man’s consumption of bird semen led to new virus outbreak in China 

Claim: Several social media posts recently claimed there was a new virus outbreak in China that resulted from a man eating the semen of a bird. Verdict: Insufficient evidence. The claim stemmed from a satire page, as no credible news outlet covered the incident. Also, the Tech Times Facebook page that carried the report does … 

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Wrong lyrics falsely portray French players in clip shared by X influencer

Claim: A popular X influencer shared a video of French players singing to celebrate their 2018 World Cup. However, the lyrics translated over the video are incorrect and ridicule the players. Verdict: Misleading. Although the French players danced and celebrated to Vegedream’s “Ramenez la coupe à la Maison” after winning the 2018 World Cup, the … 

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Viral video of rat disrupting Al Jazeera’s live broadcast, AI-generated 

Claim: A viral video on social media shows a rat interrupting an Al Jazeera news anchor during a live broadcast. Verdict: False. The video has been digitally manipulated with artificial intelligence tools. There is also no evidence that such an incident happened at Al Jazeera’s studio. Full Text A ten-second video clip showing a rat … 

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#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: X video of protesters from Kenya, not Nigeria

Claim: An X video shows people protesting in Abuja for the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement. Verdict: FALSE! Evidence, including vehicle plates, signage, and online uploads, confirms that the video was recorded in Kenya. Full Text On Monday, Oct 20, 2025, a protest was held in Abuja demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, … 

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La résidence de l’ambassadrice du Liban en Côte d’Ivoire n’a pas été incendiée

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BRVCNEhuv/FAIT : Une publication partagée sur Facebook le 17 octobre 2025 par un internaute dénommé Amadou Maïga affirme que « les insurgés ont incendié la résidence de l’ambassadrice de la République du Liban en Côte d’Ivoire ».  VERDICT : FAUX. Aucune résidence diplomatique libanaise n’a été incendiée en Côte d’Ivoire. Les images utilisées dans la … 

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Une vidéo de sensibilisation au vote détournée pour faire croire que certaines localités ont déjà voté en Côte d’Ivoire

FAIT : Une vidéo diffusée sur la page X dénommée FARAFINA WAMY montre une femme feignant voter pour le président ivoirien sortant et candidat à sa propre succession à la présidentielle d’octobre 2025. Selon la légende qui accompagne la publication, certaines localités auraient déjà voté avant la date officielle du scrutin. VERDICT : FAUX. La … 

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