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Fact-check: Juba is not one of the top five cleanest cities in East Africa
Juba is not one of the top five cleanest cities in East Africa. There is no specific information about Juba being one of the cleanest cities in East Africa.
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Fact-check: This picture is of Dubai International Airport, not Entebbe
The picture making rounds on social media is not of Entebbe International Airport (EBB) but that of Dubai International Airport (DXB) Writer: Jibi Moses An image allegedly of the interior of Entebbe International Airport posted by an X (Formerly Twitter) user on January 18, 2024, is false. “The interior of #Entebbe International Airport,” reads the […]
Jan 19, 20243 min read
Fact-check: South Sudan isn’t the richest African country
South Sudan isn’t the richest African country. South Sudan ranks low in natural resources compared to other African countries
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Fact-check: Is the U.S. offering visa sponsorship jobs in 2024?
The website link in the WhatsApp message is not legitimate and is flagged as malicious by VirusTotal.
Jan 18, 20242 min read
Fact-check: Did the Pope baptise and feed dogs with the Holy Communion?
The pictures were collected from different locations, one of which was altered.
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Fact-check: African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2024 WhatsApp hoax
The organisation has said that the WhatsApp message with a website link claiming to advertise the African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2024 is a scam.
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Fact-check: Students laptop scheme 2024 WhatsApp message is fake
There is no official announcement or information from any government or educational authority about such a scheme.
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Fact-check: Canadian government 2024 visa sponsorship jobs WhatsApp message is a hoax
Canadian government 2024 visa sponsorship jobs WhatsApp message is a hoax. The opportunities are shared on a fake website without connection to the Canadian government.
Jan 15, 20242 min read
Fact-check: Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive, his foundation has said
Jan 4, 20242 min read
Fact-check: Over 50,000 people at Yei Freedom Square? The figure is unproven
There is no evidence to support this statistical claim, as the photos of the New Year celebration event show that the Yei Freedom Square was not filled.
Jan 2, 20243 min read
Fact-check: Has an IT student been arrested for clearing debt for MTN Nigeria users?
The photo is of Jeffery Okafor, a Nigerian arrested for the suspected murder of a student in London.
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Fact-check: An American Chamber of Commerce doesn’t exist in South Sudan
The Facebook page that claims to offer grants to entrepreneurs and SMEs is illegitimate, trying to get people’s details for selfish use.
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Fact-check: MTN South Sudan isn’t offering a free 10GB Christmas offer?
The website linked in the WhatsApp message is not affiliated with MTN, and it is a phishing scam
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Fact-check: Mc Lumoex is a South Sudanese singer, not a Ghanaian
Mc Lumoex has been incorrectly labelled as Ghanaian instead of being recognised as a South Sudanese singer.
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Fact-check: NILEPET staff didn’t write this planned demonstration letter
Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET) swiftly debunked the letter as fraudulent on their official Facebook page
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Fact-check: This picture isn’t of an Olympic stadium design to be built in South Sudan
This image is of an Egyptian Olympic Stadium design and not South Sudan
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Fact-check: This photo of muddy shoes wasn’t originally taken in Juba
The picture’s origin can be traced to social media posts from Kenya
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Fact-check: WhatsApp NOT offering 1000 GB of free internet as a 10th-anniversary data gift
WhatsApp is not offering 1000 GB of free internet as its 10th-anniversary data gift
Nov 25, 20232 min read
Fact-check: South Sudanese event promoter Kay Two is alive, not dead
On his official Facebook page, Promoter Kay Two dismissed the news as fake
Nov 25, 20232 min read
Fact-check: Pyramid Continental Hotel Juba didn’t advertise these positions
This job ad is a scam. Pyramid Continental Hotel Juba did not advertise any job position
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Fact-check: Yes, the 2018 revitalised agreement allocates positions to its signatories.
All positions at the executive were allocated according to the revitalised agreement under power-sharing arrangements, both at the national and state levels including the legislatures.
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Fact Check: No, Riek Machar has not been hanged, but is currently on trial.
The claim on social media that Dr. Riek Machar has been hanged for “crimes now we are free of all nonsense in South Sudan” is false and misleading
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Fact-check: No, this video is not showing the SSPDF violent attack in Wau.
There are no credible local media reports about the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) bombardment or attack in Wau today or recently.
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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