Liberia
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IFCN launches legal support fund for fact-checkers facing harassment
The International Fact-checking Network(IFCN) has announced the launch of the maiden Legal Support Fund to make financial support available to…
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The Law that Changed Liberia’s Ugly handling of Speech Offense: Kamara Abdullah Kamara Act of Press Freedom Explained
Liberia’s 1986 constitution provides for freedoms of speech and the press, but these rights are often restricted in actual practice.…
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Photo showing President Weah and Ghanaian Actress Jackie Appiah, Doctored!
Claim: Facebook user, Matina Konateh, in a post shows a photo of President George Weah hand-in-hand with Ghanaian Actress Jackie…
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Scam! Glo is not giving out 20GB data to Customers as 18th Anniversary Celebration Gifts!
Claim: A WhatsApp message claims that Globacom Limited (GLO) is giving out 20GB of data valid for 30 days without…
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Did 82% of Liberians Agree to Transitional Justice?
Claim: “82.2% of the Liberian population opted for transitional justice or the Palaver Hut discussion to settle issues surrounding our…
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Scam Alert: Coca Cola is not Running a Survey
Claim: A survey about a Coca-Cola Welfare Fund is ongoing with a chance to win money, viral social media posts…
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Facebook account using the image and name of Hon. Yekeh Kolubah and throwing insults is a satire page!
Claim: A Facebook page purported to belong to Hon. Yekeh Kolubah is throwing insults at his opponents. This account is…
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False: Photo of a 10-year old girl giving birth to a girl child did not happen in Lofa County, Liberia
Claim: Photos of a 10-year old girl who gave birth to a girl child have been trending on Facebook, with…
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FALSE! University of Western Australia Not Offering ‘SCHOLARSHIP’ As Claimed in Viral Whatsapp Message
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims Australian authorities are offering fully funded scholarships for international students at the University of…
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Liberia’s Freedom of Information Law explained
Liberia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act was signed into law on September 16, 2010. It grants everyone the right to…
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