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Did the Sierra Leone Government enforce vaccinations to beat vaccine expiry date?

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Did the Sierra Leone Government enforce vaccinations to beat vaccine expiry date?

Antonia Howard August 24, 2021 1

Claim: Did the Sierra Leone Government enforce compulsory vaccinations for employees of government institutions to accelerate the...

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Sierra Leone’s Historian Professor Joe A. D. Alie is NOT dead!

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Sierra Leone’s Historian Professor Joe A. D. Alie is NOT dead!

John-John Whitfield August 18, 2021 0

Claim: Several social media posts claim that one of Sierra Leone’s historians, Professor Joe A. D. Alie,...

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The Claim of Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Beaten up for a Woman is not True.

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The Claim of Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Beaten up for a Woman is not True.

Alie Tarawally July 30, 2021 0

Claim: Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Lahai Leema beaten up by an OSD guard because of his girlfriend....

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No! Covid-19 vaccines cannot power light bulbs

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No! Covid-19 vaccines cannot power light bulbs

Antonia Howard July 30, 2021 0

Claim: Taking the vaccine enables you to light a bulb without electricity, according to a viral video....

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How to Spot a Fake Press Release

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How to Spot a Fake Press Release

Antonia Howard July 22, 2021 0

The concept of misinformation is not exactly new to the global media landscape. What’s new, however, is...

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Document In Circulation Showing List Of Players And Officials To Benefit From President Bio’s Token After Winning The Match Against Benin Is Fake

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Document In Circulation Showing List Of Players And Officials To Benefit From President Bio’s Token After Winning The Match Against Benin Is Fake

John-John Whitfield July 12, 2021 0

Claim: A document in circulation claims to have published the names and amount of money to be...

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SATIRE: Mosquitoes Inoculated With Viagra Have Not Escaped From Wuhan Laboratory.

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SATIRE: Mosquitoes Inoculated With Viagra Have Not Escaped From Wuhan Laboratory.

Alie Tarawally July 1, 2021 0

Claim: Viral Whatsapp messages claim thousands of mosquitoes inoculated with Viagra have escaped from a high security...

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Fuel Pump Prices have not been increased in Sierra Leone contrary to a public notice in circulation

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Fuel Pump Prices have not been increased in Sierra Leone contrary to a public notice in circulation

John-John Whitfield June 29, 2021 0

Claim: A Public Notice in circulation claims that fuel pump prices have been increased with immediate effect...

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The Viral American Visa Lottery Registration Form Is A Scam, DV Lottery Form Is Currently Closed

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The Viral American Visa Lottery Registration Form Is A Scam, DV Lottery Form Is Currently Closed

Alie Tarawally June 17, 2021 1

Claim: Viral WhatsApp messages claim “American Visa Lottery Online Registration 2021 Now Open”. There is no US...

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Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has not ordered a reduction in the price of rice

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Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has not ordered a reduction in the price of rice

John-John Whitfield June 8, 2021 0

Claim: A Press Release in circulation claims Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has ordered the...

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