The picture making rounds on social media is not of Entebbe International Airport (EBB) but that of Dubai International Airport (DXB) Writer: Jibi Moses An image allegedly of the interior of Entebbe International Airport posted by an X (Formerly Twitter)
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South Sudan isn’t the richest African country. South Sudan ranks low in natural resources compared to other African countries
The website link in the WhatsApp message is not legitimate and is flagged as malicious by VirusTotal.
The pictures were collected from different locations, one of which was altered.
The organisation has said that the WhatsApp message with a website link claiming to advertise the African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2024 is a scam.
There is no official announcement or information from any government or educational authority about such a scheme.
Canadian government 2024 visa sponsorship jobs WhatsApp message is a hoax. The opportunities are shared on a fake website without connection to the Canadian government.
Unveiling the Powerhouses: Top 30 Facebook Pages in South Sudan 2023
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive, his foundation has said
There is no evidence to support this statistical claim, as the photos of the New Year celebration event show that the Yei Freedom Square was not filled.
The photo is of Jeffery Okafor, a Nigerian arrested for the suspected murder of a student in London.
The Facebook page that claims to offer grants to entrepreneurs and SMEs is illegitimate, trying to get people's details for selfish use.
The website linked in the WhatsApp message is not affiliated with MTN, and it is a phishing scam
Mc Lumoex has been incorrectly labelled as Ghanaian instead of being recognised as a South Sudanese singer.
Fact-check: NILEPET staff didn’t write this planned demonstration letter
Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET) swiftly debunked the letter as fraudulent on their official Facebook page
This image is of an Egyptian Olympic Stadium design and not South Sudan
The picture's origin can be traced to social media posts from Kenya
WhatsApp is not offering 1000 GB of free internet as its 10th-anniversary data gift
On his official Facebook page, Promoter Kay Two dismissed the news as fake
This job ad is a scam. Pyramid Continental Hotel Juba did not advertise any job position
The tablets mentioned do not contain PPA. It is a compound that was banned years ago.
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