Education
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Did American astronaut Christina Koch study Astrophysics in Ghana?
Claim: Several social media accounts claim that American astronaut Christina Koch studied Astrophysics at the University of Ghana. Verdict: Misleading.…
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Can students go from SHS to the Ghana School of Law??
Claim: An X user claims that students from senior high school (SHS) can gain admission to the Ghana School of…
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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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Viral ‘Bloomberg’ graphic falsely claims World Bank called Free SHS Ghana’s most significant policy since 1957
Claim: A viral graphic attributed to Bloomberg claims that a World Bank report described Ghana’s Free SHS policy as “Ghana’s…
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FALSE! Ghana’s Supreme Court hasn’t ruled against Wesley Girls’ School over Islamic practices
Claim: Multiple social media reports alleged that Ghana’s Supreme Court has ruled against Wesley Girls’ High School in a controversial…
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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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False! Ghana has not removed English as main language of instruction in schools
Claim: Posts on social media claim Ghana has officially removed English as its primary language of instruction in schools. Verdict:…
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Discipline or Discrimination? The debate over long hair in Ghana’s schools
Introduction During the 75th anniversary celebration of Mawuli Senior High School in Ho on 25 October 2025, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu…
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When teachers cross the line: Ghana’s KNUST SHS scandal echoes broader school safety concerns
In late September 2025, a viral video allegedly showing Charles Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, in…
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How Telegram channels spread misinformation during BECE 2025
On the first day of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a facilitator from a Telegram group was advertising…
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