Claim: Between 2010 and 2023, the tax revenue collected in Cameroon increased from CFA 855.6 billion to CFA 2,622 billion. Verdict: Verified! Between 2010 and 2023, Cameroon’s tax revenue increased significantly from CFA 855.6 billion to CFA 2,622 billion. This increase is attributed to several factors, including the modernization and digitalization of the tax administration, […]
Tag Archives: Fact check Cameroon
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Claim: “865 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon.” Verdict: 897 out of 1,784 magistrates are accused of corruption in Cameroon. Context On June 27, the Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Laurent Esso, while appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate, revealed details relating […]
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The rapid spread of health-related misinformation has become a pressing concern, particularly in countries like Cameroon. The dissemination of false medical claims can have dire consequences, undermining public health efforts and leading to widespread confusion and mistrust. This article delves into the role of fact-checking in combating heath misinformation.
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The world relies on accurate information, which is why verifying news and data is so important. However, people who speak indigenous languages may struggle to verify information due to language barriers.
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UK in Cameroon Takes Initiative to Combat Fake News, Cameroon Check Key Contributor in Workshop
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The UK in Cameroon, represented by H.E. Barry Lowen, has taken a proactive step to tackle the challenges posed by fake news and disinformation.
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Hyderabad: Days after actor-model Poonam Pandey’s fake death controversy, several posts about cervical cancer have gone viral on social media. One such post claimed that the HPV vaccine, taken for cervical cancer, causes infertility among young women and their children run a higher risk of developing Down’s syndrome.
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The Meetup was held on Thursday, September 14 at College David Lavoisier and organized by Group B of 3 #AFF Cameroon.
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Claim: Police Officers in Buea are arresting civilians with or without ID cards, and demand for bail.
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Maurice Kamto, the national chairman of CRM political party has strongly criticise the actions of the government in refusal to renew the passport of Valsero a Cameroonian rapper, activist, and human rights defender. He claims this is human right violation.
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Freedom of speech is the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, by any means.
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