Two million women suffering with fistula across the globe
Two million women in low-resource communities have an obstetric fistula (OBF) - a neglected public health issue that results in...
FACT-CHECK: Pfizer CEO has not announced plans to reduce the world’s population by 50%
Claim: Pfizer CEO announces plan to reduce the world's population by 50% Source: Viral video Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu ...
FALSE: Viral message claims WHO has announced that natural immunity is much better than vaccine immunity
Claim: Natural immunity is much better than vaccine immunity Source: Viral message Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A viral WhatsApp message...
PHISHING SCAM: Electoral Commission of Ghana is not embarking on a recruitment exercise
Claim: Electoral Commission of Ghana is embarking on a recruitment exercise Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A phishing link...
Viral picture showing Ghana’s Prez Akufo-Addo seated on a bed with Serwaa Broni has been digitally altered
A picture showing Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo seated by a bed in a private jet alongside Evelyn Aidoo, aka Serwaa...
FACT-CHECK: Verifying Mahamudu Bawumia’s address on the economy
To improve debate, dialogue and hold politicians accountable, GhanaFact, an IFCN verified fact-checking project and Ghana's leading news portal -...
FACT-CHECK: Video showing a man punch a soldier after receiving whips did not happen in Ashaiman
Claim: A video clip shows a confrontation between a civilian and a soldier in Ashaiman Source: Twitter Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty...
BBC Interview: Fact-Checking Prez Akufo-Addo’s claims about the economy and E-Levy
Claim: Claims about the Ghanaian economy, E-Levy and Britain's worsening standard of living Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE,...
FACT-CHECK: Prez Akufo-Addo falsely claims gov’t has constructed 13.5% of Ghana’s road network in 5 years
Claim: Three claims on road construction, growth rate and cocoa production Source: President Akufo- Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1 FALSE...
FALSE: Bank of Ghana is NOT on fire
There are widespread reports online suggesting a fire outbreak at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), with accompanying videos showing smoke...
FACT-CHECK: Pictures showing pensioners besieging Finance Ministry over delays in paying their benefits were taken in 2018
Claim: Pictures show pensioners besieging Finance Ministry over delays in paying their benefits Source: Twitter post Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu...
FACT-CHECK: Jubilee House shares time series of Ghana’s debt to GDP ratio
Claim: Time series of Ghana's public debt to GDP ratio Source: Presidency of the Republic of Ghana Researched by Gifty Tracy...
FACT-CHECK: Viral picturesque mountain forest road is NOT from Adaklu in Ghana
Claim: A picture showing a tarred road constructed to cut through a mountain forest is from Ghana Source: Viral picture...
EXPLAINER: Online ‘satire’ trends lead to mispresentation of major news from Ghana and Nigeria
In recent days, trends have emerged on various social media platforms in Ghana and Nigeria, where some major news events...
FACT-CHECK: Has Turkey executed contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake?
Claim: Viral video shows the killing of Turkish contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake Source: WhatsApp Video Verdict: FALSE Researched...
