During a six-week US tour, Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua courted Kenyans abroad. But did his claims add up ...

Nigeria has updated how it measures its economy as part of ongoing reforms. This factsheet breaks down the key changes and ...

On TV, president Bola Tinubu’s economic adviser made eye-catching claims about topics from oil to poverty. But his numbers ...

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FACTSHEET: What you need to know about Nigeria’s pivotal 2023 general elections The country has tens of millions of voters. There’s a possibility of a run-off. And victorious candidates will have a ...

‘Fraudulent and misleading’: why pricey herbal mix touted as a remedy for HIV falls flat While widespread antiretroviral treatment has drastically changed the lives of people with HIV, there is still ...

South Africa is notorious for its levels of rape. But the true extent of the problem is unknown. This guide looks at the limited data available.

Our media literacy work Misinformation can harm health, life choices and even democracy, but the essential skills needed to identify it are rarely taught. Our media literacy work is an effort to ...

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