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Claims of dragon found in Kwahu false
Since March, a video has been circulating on various social media platforms alleging that a dragon has been found at Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
The one-minute video, featuring narration in Twi, reports...
False! Saudi Crown Prince is not offering Hajj sponsorship for 2024
A viral message making the rounds on various social media platforms (see here, here, here, here and here) suggests that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, is offering sponsorship for Muslims...
Media and Information Video Literacy in Hausa: Know the context before you share the content.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nb7xRWiX54
Media and Information Literacy Video in Ewe: Know the context before you share the content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YpyUicTrI
False! Late John Kumah’s wife didn’t say her husband stopped attending church
A flyer making rounds on social media suggests that the late John Kuma’s wife, Lilian Kumah, said her late husband backslid in his Christian faith in the last days of his life.
The flyer has...
Video of fishes with human face is AI-generated
A video has emerged on social media suggesting that a new species of fish with a human face has been discovered. The video has been widely shared across social media platforms especially TikTok and...
AFCON2023: Imposter accounts issuing apologies on behalf of Black Stars players
Days after the Black Stars’ exit from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, apology statements purported to have been issued by some players of the senior national team have emerged on social media.
However,...
Disinformation in Ghana: Here’s how cyber troopers manipulate social media
Social media has become a crucial component of digital campaigning and mobilizing support. While politicians and political parties have leveraged social media to share their ideas, the platforms have created an opportunity for widespread...
Fact-Check in Twi: Did Mahama introduce Teachers’ Licensure Exam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQl0Ap5w3SQ
