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IN SHORT: Two videos circulating on Facebook falsely advertise “miracle” cures for joint pain. But they’re using deepfake technology to manipulate footage of well-known African-linked personalities ...
IN SHORT: The Nigerian government has dismissed claims that the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge is “shaking”, saying the bridge is intact and safe for commuters. An alarming message shared on Facebook in ...
IN SHORT: A video that has been making the rounds since December 2024 claims Uganda’s health minister has announced an outbreak of the Marburg virus. But the video is from 2017. It is not from ...
The epicentre of terrorism has now clearly shifted from the Middle East to the central Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa. This region now accounts for almost half of all global terrorism deaths. In ...
IN SHORT: An advertisement on Facebook claims that Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) in Kenya is recruiting for various positions. However, the lender said the ad was fake and urged the public to check its ...