An image purported to be that of the newly sworn-in president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, and one of his wives has gone viral online. The picture was reported via CDD Check by Meedan chatbot. The picture suggests the couple in their early stage of marriage devoid of financial stability and the fame. Verification...
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FACT CHECK: Has Ousmane Sonko been disqualified from running for president in Senegal?
On January 20, 2024, Bloomberg Africa tweeted a picture of Ousmane Sonko with a link attached. The image had this caption: “Senegal’s main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been disqualified from running for president in next month’s elections.” The report has been circulated across several news platforms, blogs and social media pages ahead of Senegal’s...
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FACT CHECK: Does video show men of the Niger army preparing for war?
A video of a group of soldiers, purportedly from the Niger Army, has been widely circulated on social media and messaging platforms, such as Twitter, TikTok, and WhatsApp. According to various captions, the Niger soldiers are preparing to defend their country against the ECOWAS mission. The military staged a coup and suspended democratic rule in...