Guinée-Bissau : une infographie non fiable annonce la victoire d’Umaro Sissoco Embaló
FAIT : ‘’Estamos a trabalhar’’ a, à moins de trois heures de la fermeture des bureaux de vote, publié des résultats donnant une victoire de 68% au président sortant Umaro Sissoco Embaló. VERDICT : FAUX. Les résultats avancés par ‘’Estamos a trabalhar’’ ne proviennent d’aucune source crédible. TEXTE Le groupe Facebook ‘’Estamos a trabalhar’’ a …
Read moreLiverpool did not sack manager, Arne Slot, as X user claims
Claim: An X user claims Liverpool has sacked its head coach, Arne Slot. Verdict: False. Liverpool has not made any official announcement or statement regarding the dismissal of its coach. Moreover, careful inquiries show that no credible news outlet has reported the alleged dismissal of Slot. Full Text Liverpool suffered yet another loss at home, …
Read moreComment sont proclamés les résultats électoraux en Guinée-Bissau ?
En Guinée-Bissau, la proclamation des résultats électoraux suit un processus strictement encadré par la loi. Conformément à l’article 11 de la loi n°12/2013 du 27 décembre, la Commission nationale des élections (CNE) est l’organe habilité à proclamer les résultats. Toutefois, c’est le Tribunal suprême de justice (STJ) qui en assure l’officialisation et le contrôle de …
Read moreBeware of social media accounts impersonating Lt Yerima
Full Text In the past few days, the Nigerian media space has been buzzing with reports of a clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Ahmad Yerima. Videos circulating online showed Wike and the naval officer engaged in a heated verbal confrontation after Yerima denied the minister …
Read moreDid Southwest governors shut boundaries against Northern muslims?
Claim: A Facebook user, @Moses Darah, announced that Yoruba governors ordered the closure of boundaries to stop northern Muslims from entering the region during “Trump’s war.” Verdict: False. None of the Southwest governors announced or enforced such an order, and there is no available evidence to back the claim. Full Text On Nov. 1, 2025, …
Read moreMisleading! ASUU not embarking on nationwide strike
Claim: An X handle @asuunews claimed the Academic Staff Union of Universities is embarking on an indefinite strike starting Friday, Nov 21, 2025. Verdict: Misleading! President of the Union, Chris Piwuna, told DUBAWA that the union had not yet made a decision, noting that members will first meet to decide on a course of action as …
Read moreÉlections en Guinée-Bissau : un faux sondage crédite 69% d’intention de vote à Fernando Dias da Costa
FAIT : Le compte Facebook “ESTADO DA NAÇÃO GB” a publié un sondage accordant 69 % d’intention de vote au candidat à la présidentielle bissau-guinéenne, Fernando Dias da Costa, et 38 % au président sortant Umaro Sissoco Embaló. VERDICT : FAUX. Le sondage publié par le compte “ESTADO DA NAÇÃO GB” ne repose sur aucune …
Read moreFalse! National Port Authority does not owe employees benefits
Claim: Popular social media blog, Shine Liberia, claimed that employees at the National Port Authority have not received their benefits for months. Verdict: False! NPA employees, the Communication and Human Resource Departments deny the claim. Full Text A social media blog, Shine Liberia, alleged that employees at the National Port Authority have not received benefits …
Read moreFalse! Chinese Government did not withdraw support for construction of overpass in Liberia
Claim: An online TV, “Flash Online TV,” alleged that the Chinese government has withdrawn its support from the ongoing construction of the overhead bridge in Liberia. Verdict: False! The Chinese Embassy in Liberia denies the claims as “fake.” Full Text The governments of Liberia and China broke ground in early September for the construction of …
Read moreMisleading: Diaspora does not contribute $1bn in annual remittances to Gambia’s economy
Claim: Nenneh Cheyassin Secka, a philanthropist and politician, claimed that the diaspora contributes between $750 million and $1 billion into Gambia’s economy annually. Verdict: Misleading. The claim that the diaspora contributes between $750 million and $1 billion annually to Gambia’s economy is misleading. Official figures indicate that remittances have reached approximately $775.6 million, but have …
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