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#KenyaDecides2022: Fact-checking Raila Odinga’s manifesto ahead of presidential election
As Kenya votes on 9 August, we looked at the manifesto of Raila Odinga, one of four presidential candidates. How did he fare with his facts?
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How much schooling time did South Africa’s kids lose to Covid? Probably a year
Following almost two years of disruptions to South Africa's school calendar, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on education in SA?
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The last hurrah: Kenya’s president mangles the numbers in his final national day address – again
As he eyes the exit door, Uhuru Kenyatta is keen to highlight his achievements after nine years. Did his Madaraka Day claims stack up?
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Nigeria spends more on national assembly than on education? Analyst gets it wrong
With Nigeria set to hold elections next year, the search for a new president is gathering momentum. But does a claim about the current leade...
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Nigeria's education system 'dire'? Grading claims in Business Day editorial
A leading national newspaper made several claims about Nigeria’s education sector. We took a closer look at six of them.