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The claim that Ghana’s economy grew up to 7.5% in January 2026, moving closer to overtake Angola, ranked 7th best economy in Africa, and 65th in the world is FALSE. Read more: newsverifierafrica.com/did-g… #ghana #newsverifierafrica #angola #imf #worldbank
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How to Use Pimeyes For Reverse Image Search Click on the camera or upload icon to select an image from your device, or drag and drop your photo into the search box. PimEyes analyzes the biometric markers of the face and crawls from available websites. Swipe to read more
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The claim that Mali has successfully acquired Russian-made Orion combat drones is FALSE. Read more: newsverifierafrica.com/has-m… #newsverifierafrica #factchecking #mali #russian
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The claim that bandits have taken over Ago Aduloju area in Ekiti State after killing and abducting people is FALSE. Read more: newsverifierafrica.com/does-… #misleading #NewsVerifierAfrica #factchecking #ekiti #explore
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The claim that Mali has successfully acquired Russian-made Orion combat drones is FALSE. Read more: newsverifierafrica.com/has-m… #newsverifierafrica #factchecking #mali #russian
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The claim that 80% of South Africa’s electricity consumption is from Mozambique is MISLEADING. Read more in the comment section #misleading #newsverifierafrica #southafricans #energysector
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The claim that bandits have taken over Ago Aduloju area in Ekiti State after killing and abducting people is FALSE. Read more: newsverifierafrica.com/does-… #misleading #NewsVerifierAfrica #factchecking #ekiti #explore
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Deepfake technology has transformed digital communication, making it easier than ever to create convincing fake videos, images, and voice recordings. The line between reality and fabrication is becoming increasingly blurred. Read: newsverifierafrica.com/can-y…
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Misinformation shapes opinions, fuels division, and spreads faster. Once a false claim goes viral, the damage is already done. Before you like, comment, or share a claim, always verify . #FactCheck #Misinformation #SouthAfrica #Mozambique #NewsVerifierAfrica
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FotoForensics is a free image analysis tool used by journalists and fact-checkers to detect manipulation, verify sources, and trace the origin of photos circulating online. Read more on how to use it to improve your verification workflow #fotoforensics #newsverifierafrica
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The claim that bandits have taken over Ago Aduloju area in Ekiti State after killing and abducting people is FALSE. While Ekiti State is currently experiencing a worsening banditry and kidnapping crisis, this claim is not supported by any credible intelligence report.
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Forwarded Many Times sometimes fuels misinformation, we asked some Nigerians how they spot misinformation and what they do before hitting the share button Link in the comments. #misinformation #misleading #whatsapp #meta #nigerians
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The claim that Mozambique blocked over 5000 South African trucks from gaining entrance into South Africa is MISLEADING. #misinformation #misleading #southafrican #mozambique #immigration #crossborder
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There have been documented long truck queues and temporary border management measures during recent periods of unrest, but there is no credible evidence from official Mozambican or South African authorities confirming that Mozambique deliberately blocked over 5,000 trucks.
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