Non, la profession du citoyen n’est pas mentionnée sur la carte d’électeur guinéenne

FAIT: Le compte facebook “Baifree le tigre 224” prétend dans une vidéo avoir reçu sa carte d’électeur guinéenne avec la mention “Mécanicien avion” dans la partie concernant les informations du titulaire de la carte.  VERDICT: FAUX. L’indication de la profession n’apparaît pas sur les cartes d’électeurs des guinéens.  TEXTE  Depuis quelques jours, une photo d’une … 

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Fake news, réseaux sociaux et élections : la Guinée face au désordre informationnel

La Guinée face au désordre informationnel multiforme durant la campagne référendaire de septembre 2025. Contenus sortis de leurs contextes, rapports fabriqués grâce à l’intelligence artificielle et discours de haine prolifèrent dans un espace médiatique fragilisé par la fermeture de médias privés. Journaliste reconnu, lauréat de plusieurs distinctions et co-fondateur de GuinéeCheck, Sally Bilaly Sow est … 

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Enjeux et zones d’ombre du projet constitutionnel guinéen, l’analyse d’un juriste

Dr Mouhamadou Diallo est titulaire d’un doctorat en droit public obtenu à l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar en 2019. Enseignant-chercheur à l’Université Général Lansana Conté de Sonfonia-Conakry, avocat inscrit au barreau de Guinée, consultant et ancien conseiller juridique au ministère du Commerce, de l’Industrie et des PME, il est également auteur de plusieurs publications … 

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APC member makes misleading claim about Sierra Leone’s Presidential Terms

Claim: A popular All People’s Congress (APC) politician claimed stakeholders agreed to a 10-year term for Sierra Leone’s presidency between APC and SLPP to prevent another war.   Verdict: Misleading! Although Sierra Leone’s ex-democratic presidents ruled for ten years each, the 1991 Constitution only specifies a five-year term for the country’s presidency. Additionally, the review of … 

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Misleading! Viral photos of United States of Africa passport and capital city are distorted

Claim: A Facebook post with several images claims a United States of Africa, showing a passport, government offices, headquarters, and a capital city. Verdict: Misleading. According to a Google search, the “United States of Africa” does not exist as a country, nor has any such passport or headquarters been officially created. The images in circulation … 

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Controversy over Auditor General appointment as Trade Minister and matters arising

Gambians are witnessing a wave of unfolding events following the appointment of Modou Ceesay, the Auditor General, as the new Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, an offer he immediately turned down. Ceesay became the first Gambian to turn down a ministerial job offer, which has led to praise and criticism.  He had … 

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Iléẹjọ́ kan ni ki arabinrin yii san owó ìtanràn leyin ti o kọ̀ lati ṣ’abewo si okunrin to fun ni owó ọkọ̀. Kini òfin sọ?

Tita omonikeji lọọre jẹ oun kan pataki ninu ìbáṣepọ̀ ọmọ eniyan, paapaa laarin awon ti wọn jẹ́ ololufẹ. Biotilejepe itaniloore ati owo iranwọ́ laarin ololufe wọpọ, o le fa aawọ tabi arinyanjiyan laarin wọn. Laipe yii, àwọn olumulo ikanni X ṣ’atunpin fonran kan ti o ṣ’afihan obinrin kan ti orúkọ rẹ n jẹ Jennifer ti … 

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Organisation électorale en Guinée : rupture et craintes après le remplacement de la CENI par la DGE 

Le 14 juin 2025, un décret présidentiel lu à la télévision nationale (44mn 30s) a officialisé la création de la Direction générale des élections (DGE), un nouvel organe chargé de superviser l’ensemble des scrutins en Guinée. Placée sous l’autorité du ministère de l’Administration du territoire et de la Décentralisation, elle remplace la Commission électorale nationale … 

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Viral video of Peter Drury choosing Ronaldo over Messi is AI-generated

Claim: A viral video on social media shows Peter Drury eulogising Cristiano Ronaldo, putting him ahead of Lionel Messi. Verdict: False! Our investigation showed that the video was doctored from an unrelated video when Peter Drury spoke on Hayter’s TV about his journalism career two years ago. The video also has AI content features.  Full … 

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Misleading! Sierra Leone not ranked as top five most generous countries

Claim: The Director of Communications at the State House, Myk Berewa, stated that Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone were ranked among the top five most generous countries on the World Giving Index 2023.  Verdict: False! According to the World Giving Index 2023, Sierra Leone was ranked 23rd. Kenya and Liberia were the only … 

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Business & Economy

Canada cuts temporary immigration, opens residency path for H-1B visa holders 
China launches digital arrival card, visa-free transit access for foreigners 
Solar energy: Experts push $2.5billion carbon market opportunity for Nigeria 
Education tops Katsina’s 2026 budget with N156.3 billion allocation 
Biased credit ratings cost Africa $75 billion annually – Experts  
Senate approves 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in tertiary institutions
Nigerian Railway Corporation plans to switch to electric-powered trains in five years 
Eurobonds: Nigeria raises $2.35 billion after record $13 billion investor demand 
US Military drafts Nigeria strike plans after Trump directive 
TRUMP’S REBUKE, NIGERIA’S MORAL TEST
Effi & Associates Joins ALPi as Group Expands into Francophone W’Africa
SEC Tasks Registrars Other CMOs on Innovations
Elizade JAC Autoland Introduces New Models, Reaffirms Commitment 
NIPR Holds Annual PRICE Awards
T2 Named Technology Partner for CIArb Conference
Growing Cultural Impact of Nigeria’s Creative Industry
NCC Restates Commitment to Unlock Rural Economic Potential with Digital Connectivity
Report: Connectivity Speed in Urban Networks Rises as Operators Invest More in 4G LTE Technology
Theuri: Nigerian Market is Strategic for Business Growth
Dantsoho Urges African Ports to Deepen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth
15% import tariff on petrol will strengthen local content – MAN
Funding gap threatens Nigeria’s AI growth despite strong implementation – Report 
Fidelity Bank records N13.9 billion as All-Share wipes 1,816.2 points on large-cap declines 
Ondo state, investors sign $50 billion refinery, free trade zone agreement 
SEC DG: Nigeria’s non-interest capital market now worth N1.6 trillion  
Beyond Compliance: How stronger capital will redefine merchant banking in Nigeria 
Receivership: Nestoil drags 8 Nigerian banks, Afreximbank to Abuja Court 
FCCPC shuts down five textile warehouses in Kano over deceptive sales practices 
AXA Mansard sustains growth momentum, lifts insurance revenues by 23% to N120.53 billion  in Q3 2025 
Woodhall Capital targets $50 Billion in Global Investments to drive Nigeria’s Development 
Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows
Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows
FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
CBN’s Fixed Income overhaul sparks regulatory tensions in financial market 
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