No, more than six media companies in world, and ‘Rothschilds’ …
May 12, 2022 · “There are 6 media companies that exist today, but there used to be 88,” begins text on a screenshot posted on Facebook in South Africa in April 2022. “All 6 get their news …
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3 days ago · For democracy to function, public figures need to be held to account for what they say. The claims they make need to be checked, openly and impartially.
No, French EU commissioner Breton did not criticise president …
Dec 21, 2023 · A message circulating on social media claims that Thierry Breton has criticised the “ imbecility ” of French president Emmanuel Macron.Brenton is the French commissioner to …
AI-powered disinformation: deepfakes, detection technology and …
Aug 7, 2023 · Human rights organisation Amnesty International was criticised in early 2023 for using images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) that appeared to be photographs of …
No, South Africa not a private company listed on the New York …
Jun 30, 2022 · In a short clip posted on Facebook, apparently taken from a longer interview, a man identified as Maponga J iii Marar-Rah claims that South Africa is “not a country”. “It’s a …
No, former Kenyan elections chair not dead as claimed in viral …
Dec 12, 2024 · The context. The videos refer to Wafula Chebukati, who chaired the IEBC during the 2017 and 2022 general elections.He was a controversial figure who received both strong …
FACTSHEET: The leading causes of death in Africa in 2019
Nov 10, 2021 · 4. Parasites and vector-borne diseases. The WHO previously separated malaria from the broad category of “parasites and vector-borne diseases”. It is a diverse category, not …
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