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Headlines that Covid has re-emerged in Nigeria’s Benue state misleading, health officials say
A national newspaper reported that 25 new cases had been confirmed in the north-central state. This is incorrect, health officials said.
Breaking the cycle of online sexual abuse: Why fact-checkers won’t touch leaked intimate images and why you shouldn't either
Verifying intimate photos or videos of public figures is problematic for a number of reasons. Here’s why and what you can do instead.
LUCA SOLA / AFP
Raising informed media consumers starts at school
Africa Check has created fact-checking resources for teachers that directly target harmful information.
Africa Check’s guide to zombie claims: how to spot false information that just won’t die
Zombie claims don’t bite, but they’re annoying. Do your part to stop them resurrecting by following our tips for spotting recycled hoaxes.
RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP
ANALYSIS: Is HIV/Aids misinformation and denialism on the rise again? How to counter persistent myths
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.