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Behind the facts: Celebrating International Fact-Checking Day with stories from African fact-checkers

In the very first episode of “Behind the Facts”, we take a look at how fact-checkers in Africa are marking International Fact-Checking Day on 2 April. Plus, because it’s our first episode, we’re taking a bit of time to discover the origin stories of our featured fact-checkers. This episode also offers some insight into how fact-checkers are using artificial intelligence to make their work easier and faster. And, make sure to listen all the way to the end for some tips on sorting fact from fiction straight from our fact-checkers.

In the very first episode of “Behind the Facts”, we take a look at how fact-checkers in Africa are marking International Fact-Checking Day on 2 April. Plus, because it’s our first episode, we’re taking a bit of time to discover the origin stories of our featured fact-checkers. This episode also offers some insight into how fact-checkers are using artificial intelligence to make their work easier and faster. And, make sure to listen all the way to the end for some tips on sorting fact from fiction straight from our fact-checkers.

Did WHO-recommended ratio of doctors to patients, as former Nigerian senator claimed?
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Does Nigeria rank number one in open defecation worldwide? (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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Claims about education in Nigeria checked (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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Does Nigeria have the highest numbers on open defecation? (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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Facts about Nigeria's teenage pregnancy burden (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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No, six oil-producing states of southern Nigeria didn't share N6 trillion in 6 months
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Whatsapp message about Covid-19 third wave, false (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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CBN governor's claim about health insurance (Radio One 103.5 FM Lagos)
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Covid-19: Nigeria hasn't vaccinated up to 96% of its citizens (Radio One 103.5FM Lagos)
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