FACT-CHECK: Pfizer CEO has not announced plans to reduce the world’s population by 50%
Claim: Pfizer CEO announces plan to reduce the world's population by 50% Source: Viral video Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu ...
FACTSHEET: Polio vaccines and what you need to know
Poliomyelitis popularly known as polio is a crippling disease that results from infection with any one of the three related poliovirus...
FACT-CHECK: What is the link between COVID-19 vaccines and changes in the menstrual cycle of recipients?
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines lead to changes in the menstrual cycle of recipients Verdict: TRUE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A...
National Assembly Election: IEC has NOT printed the picture of Prez Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates
Claim: IEC prints the picture of President Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates Source: Viral screenshot Verdict: FALSE...
National Assembly Elections: Gambia goes to the polls
The Gambia goes to polls today April 9, 2022, to elect 53 legislators on a 5-year term, barely 4 months...
FALSE: Citizens’ Alliance has NOT endorsed President Adama Barrow
Claim: Citizens' Alliance endorses President Adama Barrow Source: Facebook post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Awa Macalo A Facebook page, State...
ELECTION 2021: Police issues guidelines on acceptable behaviour around polling areas
The Gambia Police Force is calling on the general public to support the security agencies in maintaining law and order...
ELECTION 2021: Has President Adama Barrow delivered on his promise to reduce unemployment?
President Adama Barrow was sworn into The Gambia’s State House in January 2017 and succeeded former President Yahya Jammeh after...
FACT-CHECK: Has Gambia banned the wearing of niqabs in schools?
Claim: Ministry of Basic and secondary education (MOBSE) bans the wearing of niqabs in schools Source: Facebook post Verdict: MISLEADING...
ELECTION 2021: Fact-checking Gambia’s first-ever Presidential Debate
Ahead of the Gambia’s December 4 elections, the country witnessed its first presidential debate aimed at ensuring voters got first-hand...
HOAX: A site offering cars and gifts as part of Toyota’s 80th anniversary celebration is a scam
Claim: Toyota is giving away cars and gifts as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration Source: Widely shared link Verdict: HOAX...
FACT-CHECK: MTN to prosecute Qwikloan and Xpressloan defaulters?
Claim: MTN to prosecute defaulters of Qwikloan and Xpressloan policies. Verdict: False. Researched by Rabiu Alhassan An image that has...
FACT-CHECK: Has Turkey executed contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake?
Claim: Viral video shows the killing of Turkish contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake Source: WhatsApp Video Verdict: FALSE Researched by...
FACT-CHECK: Viral image of frail old man is NOT Cameroonian Prez Paul Biya
Claim: Frail old man in a viral picture is Cameroonian President campaigning for reelection Source: Viral Image Verdict: FALSE Researched...
FAKE: President Kagame has NOT accused Ghana gov’t of corruption as captured on viral image
Claim: President Paul Kagame accuses Ghana's government of corruption Source: Viral Image Verdict: FAKE Researched by Rabiu Alhassan A doctored...
