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Debunk Media Initiative retweeted
The fifth edition of the Africa Facts Summit brings together voices from Senegal to Sudan, Morocco to Lesotho, all asking one question: how do we protect the facts as AI reshapes what we see and share? #AfricaFactsSummit2026 #AfricaFactsSummit
Debunk Media Initiative retweeted
Representing @TheDebunkShow at the 2026 Africa Facts Summit happening in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme; Information integrity in an ever evolving landscape.
Looking at AI's agency and it's influence in Africa.
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"You just can't be worrying about macroeconomic issues, such as how much the gov't is borrowing," Alan Kasujja on UBC's official X account.
Sounds pragmatic. It isn't. Here's why government debt is very much your business. Read the full explainer 👇
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FactCheck: A viral video circulating on various social media platforms claims that a ban on Kenyans working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take effect next month.
This claim is FALSE!
There is no official communication from either the government of Saudi Arabia or @KSAmofaEN concerning the ban.
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FACT-CHECK: A viral graphic circulating on TikTok claims that Uganda’s Ambassador Olara Otunnu is the winner of the 2026 United Nations Secretary-General race.
This claim is FALSE and MISLEADING.
Olara Otunnu has not been declared the winner of the United Nations Secretary-General race. The selection process is still ongoing, and no candidate has been officially declared the winner.
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How do you react when you receive misinformation?🤔
Do you share the rumor or take a moment to debunk it?
At the @TheDebunkShow we believe in VERIFYING before SHARING. Do not let misinformation travel through your network.
Pause & Debunk before sharing.
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#VerifyBeforeYouShare
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HIGHLIGHT: From September 2nd to 3rd, we participated in the Information Integrity workshop organized by @UNHCRuganda.
The workshop aimed at identifying ways of ensuring information integrity among refugees and host communities, while strengthening coexistence.
During the event, we received key research findings on the information integrity issues among refugees.
We also engaged in productive discussions on strategic approaches to addressing the challenge of misinformation among refugee communities.
@Refugees
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Factcheck: A viral post shared by @inno_soft_ug on Threads (archive.ph/6DAIW) claims that @ObukamaBwaTooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa was mourning the death of her husband, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
This post is MISLEADING.
King Oyo was Queen Best Kemigisa’s son, not her husband.
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Debunk Media Initiative retweeted
Why do smart people believe false things?
Not lack of critical thinking. Lack of time to use it.
Our brains judge fast first, analyse later — if at all. Misinformation is built to exploit that gap. 🧠
🤖 Made with AI
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Factcheck: A TikTok video claims that Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of Opposition in the @Parliament_Ug, has decided to step away from Ugandan politics.
This claim is FALSE.
There is no evidence that Hon. Ssenyonyi published such a statement on his official X (Twitter) account @JoelSsenyonyi.
The claim circulating on TikTok is therefore misleading and should not be treated as factual.
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FACTCHECK: A viral letter dated 29 August, 2026 circulating on X(Twitter) and posted by @Acholi_godddd, claims to feature the final words of the King of Tooro, His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to his people. This claim is FALSE.
There is no evidence that the viral document was published on the official X(Twitter) account of @ObukamaBwaTooro.
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We continue to pay tribute to His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, and extend our condolences to the Royal Family and the people of @ObukamaBwaTooro.
May His Majesty’s legacy continue to inspire generations.
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It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro (@ObukamaBwaTooro).
As @TheDebunkShow, we join the Royal Family, people of Tooro and the entire nation in mourning this great loss.
May His Majesty's soul rest in eternal peace.
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Enkuba etutiire!
Omukama Oyo atuulize!
Ebiindi nitwija kuba nitubibamanyisa
Debunk Media Initiative retweeted
In an age where information travels in seconds, one unverified post can reach thousands before the truth catches up. We all need to slow down and verify before we amplify.
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FactCheck: There's no official evidence that Bank of Uganda (@BOU_Official) has banned the bank notes: UGX 1000, UGX 20,000 and UGX 50,000.
Therefore, the claims made in a viral TikTok video posted by the username "kulturekampala" are FALSE.
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Stay tuned. 👀
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A fake “2026 recruitment intake” for South Africa's election commission is circulating on Facebook. Don't be fooled – the links are scams. Real IEC vacancies are posted only through the commission's official platforms.
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