March 15, 2021

Other Checks

FACT-CHECK: A mountain of gold discovered in Congo?

Claim: A mountain of gold has been discovered in Congo? Source: Viral videos Verdict: Partly True Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Multiple videos being shared on

March 15, 2021

Economy

FALSE: Bank of Ghana has not issued 500 cedi notes

Claim: Bank of Ghana issues 500 cedi notes Source: Social media Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Has the Bank of Ghana(BoG) issued 500

March 15, 2021

FACT-CHECK: A mountain of gold discovered in Congo?

FALSE: Bank of Ghana has not issued 500 cedi notes

Verified Facts

False! – Akua Donkor’s running mate denies linking John Mahama to her death

FACT-CHECK: Claim that ESLA accounts accrued GH¢30 billion under Mahama is false

MFWA, Dubawa and GhanaFact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections

False! – Bagbin did not visit Jubilee House after declaring 4 MP seats vacant

FACT-CHECK: Photo of amended 2024 ballot positions for Ghana’s presidential election is fake

Ghana records two deaths from cholera outbreak – GHS confirms

FACT-CHECK: Was John Mahama defeated by over 1 million votes in 2016 elections?

FACTSHEET: Ghana records 9 cholera cases in Greater Accra Region

Hundreds dead in Bawku chieftaincy conflict, and social media is partly to blame!

FACT-CHECK: Viral photo suggesting an elephant is dead due to galamsey false!

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