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“Behind the Facts” shines a light on the people working behind the scenes to reduce the spread of false and misleading information and promote a culture of accuracy.
Africa Check hosts Behind the Facts, a news show with 15 episodes published.
The state of the nation address sets the country’s priorities—but how accurate is it? Africa Check’s Kirsten Cosser and Keegan Leech pull back the curtain on fact-checking the SONA on speech night. Spoiler alert: it look
As 2025 comes to a close, Behind the Facts looks back on a year defined by one urgent question: how do we protect truth in an increasingly hostile information environment? In this special wrap-up episode, host Thipe Mael
What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling? In this episode of “Behind the Facts”, we explore how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — separating myths f
Foreign influence isn’t just political - it’s informational. In this episode of Behind the Facts, host Thipe Maelane speaks with Samba Dialimpa Badji, a research fellow and PhD candidate, about foreign information manipu
What’s the difference between reporting the news and verifying it? In this episode of Behind the Facts, we dive into the increasingly blurred lines between traditional journalism and fact-checking. As misinformation spre
What do you do as you’re a fact-checker when the data you need simply isn’t there? In this episode of Behind the Facts, we speak to Elias in Ethiopia and Remaz in Sudan about the daily realities of working in places wher
While the fight against misinformation often focuses on digital platforms, the power of face-to-face interactions, community engagement, and traditional media is often overlooked. In this episode of Behind the Facts, we
Fact-checking partnerships with social media platforms aim to stop misinformation at its source - by flagging false content, reducing its reach, and providing users with verified information. But how effective are they?
As 2024 draws to a close, we take you on a journey through the year’s highlights. From celebrating International Fact-Checking Day to unpacking the critical role of fact-checking during major elections, we reflect on the
In this episode of Behind the Facts, we sit down with Catherine Adeniyi, a researcher at Africa Check, to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). We look at how AI is playing out in fact-checking organisations
In this episode of Behind the Facts, we sit down with Carina van Wyk, Head of Training at Africa Check, to unpack the essentials of online and digital security. From securing your email to using VPNs and password manager
Get ready for an inside look at the fight against misinformation during the 2024 South African elections! In this episode, we explore the full-spectrum approach needed to tackle false narratives, from media literacy and
Join us as Alphonce Shiundu, Africa Check’s Kenya editor, reflects on the challenges of fighting misinformation during elections. Discover the strategies used to verify political claims, the importance of transparent fac
In an election year, when hot-button issues such as migration and religious conflict can be politicised and weaponised, insisting on verified information and holding those who spread false information to account has come
In the very first episode of “Behind the Facts”, we take a look at how fact-checkers in Africa are marking International Fact-Checking Day on 2 April. Plus, because it’s our first episode, we’re taking a bit of time to d
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Behind the Facts is hosted by Africa Check. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 15 episodes.
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