Hate Speech: ‘We must start making regulations for new media’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for regulations to govern social media use in Ghana, warning that an unregulated space...
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General News
Cecilia Dapaah-OSP case: Can the FBI clear a Ghanaian of corruption in Ghana?
Claim: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) clears former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, of corruption Source: Media outlets Verdict: Misleading Researched...
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Disruption of Government of Ghana email service – What we know so far
The official Government of Ghana email service (.gov.gh) went down early this week, the state-funded National Information Technology Agency (NITA)...
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A week after August 6 helicopter crash: Timeline of major events
On August 6, 2025, Ghana was thrown into a state of national mourning when a military helicopter carrying top government...
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Misinformation and AI manipulation ‘a very serious threat’ – Speaker Alban Bagbin
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has warned that rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies pose serious...
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Cyber Security Authority steps up fight against online misinformation, deepfakes
In an era where fake news and digitally altered content spread within seconds, Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) says it...
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False! Recent Mpox death is not the first since June 2022
Claim: Ghana records its first death from Mpox since June 2022. Source: Social media & News website Verdict: False Researched...
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National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill to be laid in Parliament – Sam George
Ghana is in the process of enacting a law to combat misinformation and disinformation, according to the Minister of Communication,...
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Hoax! Ghana’s Health Minister has not announced mandatory DNA testing for newborns
Claim: Health minister announces mandatory DNA testing in Ghana from 2026 Source: Social media Verdict: Hoax! Researched by Gifty Danso ...
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Supreme Court Justice nominee advocates criminalising misinformation and disinformation
A Justice nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, during his appearance before Parliament's Appointments Committee on...
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