Winifred Lartey
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False! Vladimir Putin did not threaten Ghana with war over a Russian national
Claim: A social media post alleges that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, threatened Ghana with war over a Russian national. The…
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From backlash to dialogue: EU, DUBAWA convene bloggers to confront monetised disinformation amid controversy
A tense but necessary conversation about truth, profit, and responsibility unfolded across West Africa’s digital space on Friday (27 February)…
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False! IShowSpeed never compared Ghana and Nigeria in an alleged Adom FM interview
Claim: A viral social media post claims that IShowSpeed said in an interview with Ghanaian radio station Adom FM that…
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False! Old 2024 video fuels claims anti-LGBTQ+ law has been enacted
Claim: Multiple social media users across the country are claiming that Ghana has passed an anti-LGBTQ+ law, with offences including…
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Claim NDC facing “fresh cracks” as violence escalates, false
Claim: A Facebook user alleged that “fresh cracks” are rocking the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and posted a picture of…
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False! Asiedu Nketiah did not mock Mahama supporters
Claim: A Facebook post claims Asiedu Nketiah stated that Mahama supporters have seen no change in their living conditions and…
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False! Law on unauthorised use of military uniforms and accoutrements exists
Claim: Numerous comments under a social media post claims that no law in Ghana makes it illegal for civilians to…
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True! Wildlife rules prohibit feeding baboons at Shai Hills
Claim: Comments under a Facebook post showing a foreigner feeding a baboon at Shai Hills have users debating whether the…
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Viral cassava “cure” claims debunked by Ghana officials
Claim: A Facebook post lists multiple dramatic assertions about “cassavarin.” They claim that a 340-patient trial conducted by the University…
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Education
What went wrong in the 2025 WASSCE? A data-driven look at decline in Maths and Social Studies
Introduction The 2025 WASSCE results sparked nationwide anxiety. Moments after WAEC released the grades, social media erupted with videos of…
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