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NFM Founder, Simbiat Bakare, honoured as finalist at African Fact-Checking Awards
Simbiat Bakare takes the runner-up spot in the Professional Fact-Checker Category at the African Fact-Checking Awards on October 10, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. The honour reflects Simbiat’s dedicated fact-checking and investigative efforts on her story,…
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UN under criticism for including men in lesbianism
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the United Nations marked International Lesbian Day with a social media post to celebrate the diversity within the lesbian community. However, the message has drawn significant criticism from LGB+ advocates…
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Africa Facts Summit 2024: Experts Share Strategies to Fight Gendered Disinformation
The ongoing Africa Facts Summit 2024, held on October 9th in Accra, Ghana, brought together fact-checking organisations and experts from across the continent to discuss fact-checking efforts, including the impact of gendered information. Powered by…
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Man, Godstime Didimako pours acid on intimate partner
Godstime Didimako, 35, has been reported to have poured acid on his intimate partner in the presence of their young daughter on June 6, 20204. Godstime was said to have met Blessing at 17 when…
