Building the Next Generation of Media-Savvy Professionals to Combat Fake News
In an important effort to enhance the integrity of journalism in Cameroon, Cameroon Check, in [...]
READ MOREFact Check: Increase in Tax Revenue in Cameroon
Claim: Between 2010 and 2023, the tax revenue collected in Cameroon increased from CFA 855.6 [...]
READ MOREFact Check: Claim on Magistrates Accused of Corruption in Cameroon
Claim: “865 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon.” Verdict: 897 out [...]
READ MORE84% of Road Accidence is caused by Human Mistakes, Incorrect
Fact check of inaccurate social media post claiming statistics on road accidents in Cameroon, with [...]
READ MOREScam: Alleged UNESCO Job Opportunity in Canada
An A4 page document circulating on social media claims to be a job opportunity from [...]
READ MOREOut of Context: 8-Year-Old Child Bride Dies from Internal Bleeding on Wedding Night to Iman
Claim: Eight-year-old Yemeni girl passed on from internal bleeding on her wedding night in the [...]
READ MOREClaim: Vaccinated People Are Now Classed As Patent Goods is False
A video recirculating the internet since 2022 asserts that the Supreme Court ruled vaccinated people [...]
READ MOREMoja Moja arrêté et transféré au SED : Non prouvé
Depuis le 10 mai 2024, les réseaux sociaux se sont enflammés en annonçant l’arrestation et [...]
READ MOREFaux, Le vaccin AstraZeneca n’est pas secrètement retiré sur le marché
Dans un article du 06 mai 2024, Jon Fleetwood, auteur , Journaliste et rédacteur en [...]
READ MORENot proven: The malaria vaccine is fatal for young girls
Strongly relayed on social networks since November 22, 2023, a publication by pan-Africanist activist Egounchi [...]
READ MORENavigating the Misinformation Maze: Insights from Cameroon Check’s Public Survey
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, understanding public perception and response [...]
READ MORERole of Fact-Checking in Combating Health Misinformation
The rapid spread of health-related misinformation has become a pressing concern, particularly in countries like [...]
READ MOREFact-Checking in the Era of Deepfakes
The advent of deepfake technology has ushered in a new phase of media manipulation that [...]
READ MOREFact-Checking in Indigenous Languages: Bridging Information Gap
The world relies on accurate information, which is why verifying news and data is so [...]
READ MOREUK in Cameroon Takes Initiative to Combat Fake News, Cameroon Check Key Contributor in Workshop
The UK in Cameroon, represented by H.E. Barry Lowen, has taken a proactive step to [...]
READ MOREInternational Women’s Day: Accelerating Progress
International Women’s Day 2024 is more than a celebration; it is a call to action. [...]
READ MOREFact Check: Does HPV vaccine for cervical cancer cause infertility?
Hyderabad: Days after actor-model Poonam Pandey's fake death controversy, several posts about cervical cancer have [...]
READ MOREExploring the Impact of Misinformation on Society and Effective Fact Checking Strategies
Impact of misinformation on different societal domains and provide evidence-based insights for effective fact-checking strategies.
READ MOREWorld Radio Day 2024: A Century Informing, Entertaining, and Educating
World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13th to honour the powerful role of [...]
READ MOREFact Check: Eneo Prepaid Meters are Not Prototypes
The claim that Eneo's prepaid meters are prototypes is false. Instead, the prepaid meters are [...]
READ MOREGarlic-Lemon Mixture Does Not Whiten Teeth
Fact checked - Learn about the risks of using a Garlic-Lemon mixture for teeth whitening [...]
READ MOREHistoric Rivalry between Cameroon and Nigeria in AFCON Battles
In African football, where passion and skill converge, a rivalry of epic proportions has captivated [...]
READ MOREFact Check: No Student Deaths Reported in Yaounde Lycée Stampede
Claim: According to social media reports, a tragic incident at Lycée Etoug Ebe in Yaounde [...]
READ MOREOld video of a child eating grass unrelated to the current conflict in Gaza and South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
South Africa has accused Israel of genocide over its actions against the Palestinian people in [...]
READ MOREPhotos will Not Hack your Phone in 10 Seconds
No, photos of ‘fighting in Jewish settlements’ will not hack your phone ‘in 10 seconds’ [...]
READ MORENo “Global Health Certificate” from WHO; System Enables Countries to Verify Travel Medical Certificates
Claim: The WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network, or GDHCN for short, does not allow [...]
READ MORESocial Media Reactions to the Pope’s Declaration on Blessing Irregular Couples
The Pope's declaration on blessing irregular couples or people in irregular situations, such as same-sex [...]
READ MORESocial Media and the Preservation of Cultural Traditions
This report explores the role of social media in the preservation and promotion of cultural [...]
READ MOREHow can Citizens Participate & Contribute to Building a Culture of Peace & Tolerance Online?
Read the article to find out how citizens can participate and contribute to building a [...]
READ MOREHow to Spot Fake News: A Case Study of The Guardian Post Newspaper in Cameroon
Fake news is a term that refers to false or misleading information that is presented [...]
READ MOREFake News: Mango does not Cause Malaria
A widespread idea in Cameroon suggests that excessive consumption of mango causes malaria. But this assertion [...]
READ MORESocial Media: Challenging Clichés and Stereotypes that Fuel Conflicts
Imagine a world where social media is free of cliches and stereotypes. A world where [...]
READ MOREResearch: Medicinal Plants in Cameroon Used for Treatment
This article reports on a study of medicinal plants for reproductive health care in Cameroon [...]
READ MOREMassive Recruitment Opportunity to work in Canada for 10,000 FCFA (Misleading)
A TikTok video posted by official_princess_eva_19 on October 16, 2023 claims that there is a [...]
READ MOREMTN Cameroon, Cameroon Tribune Engage in Deceitful Advertisement
MTN Cameroon, a mobile network operator in the country, and Cameroon Tribune, the state-owned newspaper, [...]
READ MOREIsrael’s Iron Dome and Laser Counterpart: Facts not Fiction
Claim: Israel's iron dome anti-missile defence system is no joke. Verdict: Verified. Israel's Iron Dome [...]
READ MOREFake Audio Added to CNN Video of Israel-Hamas War Coverage
Footage showing CNN journalists taking shelter from rockets near the Israel-Gaza border has been altered [...]
READ MOREFact Check: Bedbugs in Algeria, What’s True and What’s Not?
Claim: Authorities have tightened measures at the borders to limit the spread of bedbugs in [...]
READ MOREWomen’s Safety Around the World
Personal safety is a basic human right that no one should have to live without.
READ MOREHow to promote a culture of disaster risk reduction through education and awareness
reducing the risk of disasters requires not only technical and structural measures, but also social [...]
READ MOREHow AI can pose ethical and social challenges for journalism
Have you ever wondered how much of the news you read is written by humans [...]
READ MORECameroon- Native Doctor Mistakenly Makes His Client’s (Pastor) Picture Go Viral – Fake News
The claim made by NÄDÏS on September 5, 2023, about Cameroon- native doctor mistakenly makes [...]
READ MORESocial Media and Youth Mental Health (MeetUP)
The Meetup was held on Thursday, September 14 at College David Lavoisier and organized by [...]
READ MOREHoax ‘documentary’ about human flesh-eating
UK viewers watched a new documentary with horror on Monday night. Gregg Wallace: The British [...]
READ MOREFact check: Coup in Niger sparks fake news
Videos and reports about the situation on the ground flooded the internet after the military [...]
READ MOREEric Tataw’s Recent Arrest is Not Connected to His Separatist Links
Eric Tataw is under detention and will not get bail because of his violent nature [...]
READ MOREThe Role of Clickbait and Sensationalism in Creating Disinformation and its Impact on Society
This project report summarizes the MeetUp that was held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, by [...]
READ MOREThe Article “Welcome to Yaounde” by TGP Newspaper is Misleading
In a recent article published by The Guardian Post Newspaper ISSUE N° 2839, the author [...]
READ MORECorpse Discovery of a Man in his 40s in Bamenda Under Suspicious Circumstances is True
Social media posts reported a suspicious killing. The man was in his 40s and had [...]
READ MOREClaims that you should kill geckos before they kill you are false. These lizard-looking creatures are not harmful.
several social media channels posting that gecko's should be killed on site because they are [...]
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