Tag: Fact Checking
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DisinformationHow Disinformation,Propaganda and Hate Speech has Polarised democratic processes in Uganda
Disinformation and propaganda are shaping the political landscape in Uganda, causing significant polarisation. Social media has become a powerful tool for spreading false information, while sometimes i is government itself. These Challenges have deeply affected Uganda’s democratic processes, creating a divided society. By spreading false information and manipulating public opinion, these tactics have weakened trust…
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Fedate capsules with magnetic powder circulating on social media is a Mis-information
Video circulating of facebook https://bit.ly/4czG3cD and tiktok indicating that Fadate Capsule containing Magnatic substances is misleading and it contains Mis-information. Initially shared on Facebook in December 2023, the video has resurfaced, causing fear and panic among Ugandans. In the video, individuals breaks up a supposed red and yellow fadate capsule demonstrating which shows magnetic attracting magnetic properties…
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Analyzing Accusations of Russian Influence in African Politics and Media
In response to accusations regarding Russian disinformation campaigns in Africa, Anna Belkina, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, provides her perspective: Belkina acknowledges the accusations levied against RT by various sources regarding disinformation campaigns in Africa. She asserts that these allegations predominantly stem from Western mainstream media outlets and government establishments, which…
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HOAX: This website mimicking Qatar Airways and running a Ramadhan subsidy is a scam
This website mimicking Qatar Airways and promising give-aways during the Islamic month of Ramadhan is a HOAX. Ramadhan, which runs from 10 March 2024 to 9 April 2024, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims observe dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayer, and reflection. The website, whose link has also been shared on Facebook, mimics the airline’s branding and…
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UPDF kills ADF rebels’ leader Musa Kamusi behind Kamwenge attacks
01 of ADF identified as second in command of Njovu & the most wanted Musa Kamusi who attacked Kamwenge has been put out of action in Kibale national park today morning at 9:00am. Recovered on him is 1PK gun, 02 IEDs and Amoos. PHOTO/COURTESY in a significant blow to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Commander…
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Fact-check: This video of a leaking roof isn’t at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
The video is of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. A video making rounds on social media, claiming to show a leaking roof at Entebbe International Airport, is misleading. The video, which was shared on TikTok (archived here) on November 16, 2023, among other platforms, had a voice from the background and words inscribed on it that…