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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 [...]

Fact Check: Increase in Tax Revenue in Cameroon

Claim: Between 2010 and 2023, the tax revenue collected in Cameroon increased from CFA 855.6 [...]

Fact 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 [...]

84% of Road Accidence is caused by Human Mistakes, Incorrect

Fact check of inaccurate social media post claiming statistics on road accidents in Cameroon, with [...]

Scam: Alleged UNESCO Job Opportunity in Canada

An A4 page document circulating on social media claims to be a job opportunity from [...]

Out 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 [...]

Claim: 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 [...]

Moja Moja arrêté et transféré au SED : Non prouvé

Depuis le 10 mai 2024, les réseaux sociaux se sont enflammés en annonçant l’arrestation et [...]

Faux, 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 [...]

Not 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 [...]

Navigating 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 [...]

Role of Fact-Checking in Combating Health Misinformation

The rapid spread of health-related misinformation has become a pressing concern, particularly in countries like [...]

Fact-Checking in the Era of Deepfakes

The advent of deepfake technology has ushered in a new phase of media manipulation that [...]

Fact-Checking in Indigenous Languages: Bridging Information Gap

The world relies on accurate information, which is why verifying news and data is so [...]

UK 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 [...]

International Women’s Day: Accelerating Progress

International Women’s Day 2024 is more than a celebration; it is a call to action. [...]

Fact 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 [...]

Exploring 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.

World Radio Day 2024: A Century Informing, Entertaining, and Educating

World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13th to honour the powerful role of [...]

Fact Check: Eneo Prepaid Meters are Not Prototypes

The claim that Eneo's prepaid meters are prototypes is false. Instead, the prepaid meters are [...]

Garlic-Lemon Mixture Does Not Whiten Teeth

Fact checked - Learn about the risks of using a Garlic-Lemon mixture for teeth whitening [...]

Historic Rivalry between Cameroon and Nigeria in AFCON Battles

In African football, where passion and skill converge, a rivalry of epic proportions has captivated [...]

Fact Check: No Student Deaths Reported in Yaounde Lycée Stampede

Claim: According to social media reports, a tragic incident at Lycée Etoug Ebe in Yaounde [...]

Old 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 [...]

Photos will Not Hack your Phone in 10 Seconds

No, photos of ‘fighting in Jewish settlements’ will not hack your phone ‘in 10 seconds’ [...]

No “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 [...]

Social 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 [...]

Social Media and the Preservation of Cultural Traditions

This report explores the role of social media in the preservation and promotion of cultural [...]

How 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 [...]

How 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 [...]

Fake News: Mango does not Cause Malaria

A widespread idea in Cameroon suggests that excessive consumption of mango causes malaria. But this assertion [...]

Social Media: Challenging Clichés and Stereotypes that Fuel Conflicts

Imagine a world where social media is free of cliches and stereotypes. A world where [...]

Research: Medicinal Plants in Cameroon Used for Treatment

This article reports on a study of medicinal plants for reproductive health care in Cameroon [...]

Massive 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 [...]

MTN Cameroon, Cameroon Tribune Engage in Deceitful Advertisement

MTN Cameroon, a mobile network operator in the country, and Cameroon Tribune, the state-owned newspaper, [...]

Israel’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 [...]

Fake 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 [...]

Fact 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 [...]

Women’s Safety Around the World

Personal safety is a basic human right that no one should have to live without.

How 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 [...]

How AI can pose ethical and social challenges for journalism

Have you ever wondered how much of the news you read is written by humans [...]

Cameroon- 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 [...]

Social Media and Youth Mental Health (MeetUP)

The Meetup was held on Thursday, September 14 at College David Lavoisier and organized by [...]

Hoax ‘documentary’ about human flesh-eating

UK viewers watched a new documentary with horror on Monday night. Gregg Wallace: The British [...]

Fact check: Coup in Niger sparks fake news

Videos and reports about the situation on the ground flooded the internet after the military [...]

Eric 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 [...]

The 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 [...]

The Article “Welcome to Yaounde” by TGP Newspaper is Misleading

In a recent article published by The Guardian Post Newspaper ISSUE N° 2839, the author [...]

Corpse 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 [...]

Claims 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 [...]