Sierra Leone

Viral image of Adingra’s House set ablaze after Ivory Coast’s defeat to Germany, photoshopped

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Viral image of Adingra’s House set ablaze after Ivory Coast’s defeat to Germany, photoshopped

Usman Fambuleh June 26, 2026 1

Claim: A viral social media post claims that the house of Ivorian footballer Simon Adingra was set...

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Multiple claims about Foday Sankoh fact-checked

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Multiple claims about Foday Sankoh fact-checked

Alfred Koroma June 25, 2026 1

A Facebook post circulating online claims to reveal the story of former Revolutionary United Front (RUF) leader,...

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Viral video showing production of 2026 FIFA World Cup ball, AI-generated

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Viral video showing production of 2026 FIFA World Cup ball, AI-generated

Mohamed Dauda kamara June 24, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook page, MLS Sport, posted a viral video of how the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

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Sierra Leone launches health travel portal: A digital shield against disease outbreaks

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Sierra Leone launches health travel portal: A digital shield against disease outbreaks

Mohamed Dauda kamara June 23, 2026 1

From Porous Borders to Digital Defence For decades, the porous nature of Sierra Leone’s borders has been...

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No evidence Sierra Leone introduced double-decker buses; viral images AI-generated

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No evidence Sierra Leone introduced double-decker buses; viral images AI-generated

Davida Spaine Solomon June 20, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook post published by Richey J Blog claims that Sierra Leone is among the few...

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Viral image showing “Welcome to  Bo City, Sierra Leone,” AI-generated

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Viral image showing “Welcome to  Bo City, Sierra Leone,” AI-generated

Usman Fambuleh June 17, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook post by Samson Barrie shows a modern city gateway labelled “Welcome to Bo City,...

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False! Sierra Leone journalist Sheku Muctarr Kamara, alive

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False! Sierra Leone journalist Sheku Muctarr Kamara, alive

Usman Fambuleh June 14, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook user, Charlie Muctarr, announced the death  of a popular journalist, Sheku Muctarr Kamara, describing...

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False! $582 million cocaine did not originate from Sierra Leone

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False! $582 million cocaine did not originate from Sierra Leone

Mohamed Dauda kamara June 13, 2026 1

Claim: SierraLoaded, a Sierra Leonean news page, alleged that cocaine worth $582 million, intercepted by German authorities,...

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Viral image of Maada Bio shaking hands with Jagaban, AI-generated

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Viral image of Maada Bio shaking hands with Jagaban, AI-generated

Mohamed Dauda kamara June 12, 2026 2

Claim: A Facebook user, Abubakarr Foday Kamara, posted a viral photo of President Julius Maada Bio and...

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False! Don Jazzy has not signed Sierra Leonean artist Incredible JJ to Mavin Records 

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False! Don Jazzy has not signed Sierra Leonean artist Incredible JJ to Mavin Records 

Mohamed Dauda kamara June 10, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook page, Daily Trend, claimed that Don Jazzy has signed Sierra Leonean singer, Incredible JJ,...

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