Kennedy Twumasi
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Explainers
Part 1: 13th African Games audit findings and GH¢ 2.7 bn documentation gap
Introduction The 13th African Games, hosted in Accra in 2023, represented a massive investment by the government of Ghana in…
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Explainers
Explainer: Does ‘brukina’ cause stomach cancer? Here’s what research says
Introduction For many Ghanaians, brukina is more than just a refreshing traditional drink; it is a popular street beverage enjoyed…
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Facebook Checks
Viral video falsely linked to flooding in Ghana’s Ashaley Botwe traced to Ivanovka, Russia
Claim: Social media users are sharing a video claiming that heavy rainfall recently caused severe flooding in Ashaley Botwe, Greater…
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Facebook Checks
Viral press release attributed to minority caucus in parliament on Kwame Ohene Frimpong’s arrest, fake
Claim: A widely circulated statement on social media purports to show that the minority caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has issued…
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Explainers
Hantavirus: The silent threat carried by rodents
It doesn’t begin with panic; it begins with an ordinary moment, cleaning a room, stepping into a storehouse, working on…
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Fact Check
Claim Asiedu Nketia accused government of lying about cause of recent power outages, false
Claim: An X user, @kduahjr, has shared a post showing Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress, allegedly…
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Explainers
Understanding High Court’s Decision in Agradaa Appeal
Introduction The High Court in Amasaman has delivered its judgment in the appeal filed by Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as…
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Fact Check
False! GN Bank’s licence has not been restored
Claim: Social media users have been sharing posts claiming that Group Nduom (GN) Bank’s banking licence has been restored. Verdict:…
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Facebook Checks
Old video used to portray minority chaos ahead of NPP primaries
Claim: Several social media users are sharing a video claiming a scuffle broke out between New Patriotic Party (NPP) members…
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Economy
False! Ghana has not exited the IMF
Claim: An X user @Joe_Bassey has claimed that Ghana has exited the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Verdict: False. Although President…
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