A. Kwabena Brakopowers
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Explainers
EXPLAINER: The purported sale of Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament’s official residence
Introduction Ghana’s social media space has been awash with news and reports about the purported sale of the official residence…
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Explainers
Ghanaian court annuls Gyan’s 10-year marriage after three years of legal tussle
Introduction Ex-Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan announced his retirement from active football on June 20, 2023. However, the former Sunderland player…
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Facebook Checks
Picture of Fury in hospital after Ngannou clash, false
Claim: A Facebook user has posted a picture of a man on a hospital bed, which he claimed was British…
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Facebook Checks
The scene of people in blue jumpsuits along the street happened in Lagos, not Accra
Claim: A Facebook user shared a picture of people in blue jumpsuits standing along a street, which he claimed happened…
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Fact Check
No! Samira Bawumia hasn’t apologised to Mahama for 2016 “insults”
Claim: An online news portal is alleging that the Ghanaian Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has apologised to Ex-President John Mahama…
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Elections
Alan’s ‘Independent Butterfly’ and its impact on election 2024
Introduction: A former Trade Minister of Ghana, Alan John Kyerematen, has announced he will contest the 2024 Presidential election as…
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Economy
EXPLAINER: Ghana tops Africa as highest indebted nation to IMF
Introduction A quarterly International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has revealed that as of July 31, 2023, Ghana ranks as the…
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Fact Check
False; Ghana police denial of BBC journalists’ arrest
Claim: Ghana Police Service has said it did not arrest a BBC journalist, Thomas Naadi, and his cameraman when the…
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Economy
Murtala’s claim of negative growth in Ghana’s agric sector, false
Claim: A former Deputy Trade Minister, Murtala Muhammed, says Ghana’s agriculture sector is “growing negatively” because of the current regime’s…
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Fact Check
FALSE! Cameroonian President Biya not overthrown
Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp in Ghana says the military in Cameroon has overthrown President Paul Biya. Verdict: False.…
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