We fact-checked Kenyan president William Ruto's fervent defence of his record — did his talking points add up?
During a busy week in December 2023, Ruto made several claims about his 15 months in office. We took a closer look at them.
During a busy week in December 2023, Ruto made several claims about his 15 months in office. We took a closer look at them.
What could possibly be difficult about verifying simple claims about the economic impact of M-Pesa, a pioneering Kenyan innovation?
A mass exodus of foreign investors, a graveyard of failed businesses and a punishing tax regime were some of the reasons cited for the E.
A German publication’s claim that Tinubu inherited the highest inflation level in two decades from his predecessor is not accurate.
Daily Maverick recently published a glowing opinion piece on Kenya’s growth trajectory, which we took an interest in.
A number of sceptical readers asked us to take a closer look at pronouncements made by the president at the ANC’s review of its manifesto.
A series of reports published by the influential UK public broadcaster made several claims about Nigeria's economy. We checked some of them.
Ahead of his government’s eagerly anticipated first annual budget, Ruto made a number of claims in a sit-down with journalists.
Nigeria’s labour and productivity minister is blaming the country’s high unemployment on its economic woes since 2015. Is he right?
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