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[FactCheckZW MediaLab @zwFactCheck]

If something seems too good to be true, verify before sharing. Beware of scams and malinformation #FactsMatter

[FactCheckZW MediaLab @zwFactCheck]

David Coltart defended serial killer Michael Swango in a labour dispute and not murder charges. Convicted murderer, Swango, was never charged in Zimbabwe for the murder of five patients and attempted murder of two at Mnene Hospital.

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Zimbabwe’s O level pass rate has been consistently low over the years. But it has finally breached the 33% mark.

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[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

Behind the panels, workshops & big ideas at #AfricaFactsSummit2025 is a dedicated Africa Check team making it all happen. 👏🏾

From logistics to comms, they’re the ones powering this summit in Dakar.

A huge thank you to our colleagues behind the scenes! 🌍

#FactCheckYourAfrica

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

📸 United for truth at #AfricaFactsSummit2025!

From every corner of Africa, fact-checkers & info integrity experts came together — and for the first time ever, in a French-speaking country. 🇸🇳

A milestone of growth, resilience & collaboration in the fight against misinformation. 🌍

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

✨ What a night! At our gala dinner, we celebrated the winners and runners-up of the #AfricanFactCheckingAwards 2025 🎉

Here are some snapshots from the celebration — of the people, the moments, and the spirit of accuracy and accountability that drive our work across Africa. 📰🌍 #AfricaFactsSummit2025

[Demba Kandeh @D_Kandeh]

the inquiry into council finances has concluded its investigation! this a major step toward transparency. the next crucial phase is diligent, swift completion of final report and findings paving the way for lasting accountability and reform in local governance. #Gambia

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

Day 2 of #AfricaFactsSummit2025 is about to begin! 🚀

But first, a quick look back at some of the sessions:
💬 Pioneers of Francophone fact-checking shared 10 years of lessons
💡 Panels on sustainability & digital rights in the age of disinfo
🖌️ Workshops on health fact-checking, deepfakes & press cartoons

Onward to another day of learning & collaboration! 🌍

#FactCheckYourAfrica

[Restless Development @RestlessDevZim]

📚 CSE = more than health. It equips young people with life skills, career guidance & protection from GBV & exploitation.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe has one of the best CSE policies in ESA—but enforcement & access for out-of-school youth remain key gaps.
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#CSE #SRHR

[Hope For Children & Youth Foundation @HCYF2020]

The Municipality of Gwanda has started Budget Review and Consultation Meetings. We will be attending the meetings so as to make contributions fostering growth, community development and suggest strategies to foster sustainable development of the town.@SAYWHATOrg @communitypodium

[Alphonce Shiundu @Shiundu]

Prof @KimaniPete speaks on the power of information verification in journalism at the #AfricaFactsSummit2025 in Dakar, Senegal.

Verification of data, including health data is important. Media startups like @defronteramedia stepping in for data-backed journalism.

[Fakt @faktafrique]

Deuxième journée du AfricaFacts2025 à Dakar.

Notre ambassadrice Badal Fohmoh représente Fakt & Class Pro avec passion.

En tant qu’Africains, nous savons combien la désinformation fragilise nos sociétés.

Le fact-checking n’est pas un luxe, c’est une nécessité pour nos jeunes, nos médias et nos démocraties.
Fiers d’apporter notre voix au débat.

[FactCheckZW MediaLab @zwFactCheck]

Cartooning for Africa Facts" Exhibition: Throughout the day, attendees are engaging with a unique exhibition by Cartooning for Peace. This initiative features press cartoonists who are actively sketching the summit's key discussions and issues live.

[GhanaFact @ghana_fact]

What do you make of the efforts to develop Africa-centered guidelines to ensure information integrity and digital platform accountability on the content?

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), Res.631 is currently being unpacked. #africafactssummit2025

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Scenes from #AfricaFactsSummit2025

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

🌱 What does the future of fact-checking look like? Panelists from @PesaCheck, @CJIDAfrica & the European Union (@EU_Partnerships) explore new paths for sustainability. #AfricaFactsSummit2025

[GhanaFact @ghana_fact]

Africa's biggest gathering of fact-checkers, researchers, and journalists working to protect the information environment is ongoing in Dakar/Senegal.

The 2025 #AfricaFactsSummit promises to be electrifying. Networking and peer learning at its best. #FactsMatter

[Antonio Kisembo @KisemboAntonio]

Pioneers stressed the future of fact-checking depends on sustainable funding, proving impact, following clear principles, and using transparent methods that can be clearly explained to the public #AfricaFactsSummit2025 @EburnieT @UniWestminster @dialimpa @AfricaCheck

[FactCheckZW MediaLab @zwFactCheck]

Rethinking the Sustainability of Factchecking in Africa. #GIZ #EU #AfricaFactsSummit2025

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

💬 From Côte d'Ivoire to Senegal, today’s panel of pioneers shared 10 years of lessons in building fact-checking in French-speaking Africa.

#AfricaFactsSummit2025 @EburnieT @UniWestminster @dialimpa

[Africa Check @AfricaCheck]

🔔 The #AfricaFactsSummit2025 is officially open in Dakar!

Habibou Dia @habiboud (Ministry of Communication, Senegal) & @assaned (@TC_Africa) set the tone for two days of dialogue on safeguarding democracy.