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Fact-checking and Information Verification in South Sudan

Fact-check: Does eating food heated in plastic containers cause cancer?

No, there is no sufficient evidence that eating food from plastic containers exposed to heat can cause cancer. Writer: Beatrice Amude Paulino An image circulating on WhatsApp claims that, according to the American Doctors Association, consuming food from plastic materials exposed to heat can cause...

Fact-check: Is this South Sudan’s Symbol of Justice?

No, this is one of the statues of the Symbol of Justice found in Nigeria.  Writer: Nancy Ceasar A Facebook post by Insight Juba with an image supposedly of South Sudan’s Symbol of Justice is false. The image of a statue supported by a stick was shared with the caption, “South Sudan’s...

Fact-check: Afriland First Bank in Juba isn’t giving Poverty Relief Fund

The claim that Afriland First Bank is giving a National Poverty Relief Fund is a hoax and trick designed by scammers to obtain personal details.  Writer: Abraham Athian A WhatsApp link widely shared in several direct messages and groups claiming that Afriland First Bank is giving National...

Fact-check: This is not President Kiir buying potatoes in Munuki Market

The picture has been on Facebook since September 6, 2023, but its origin is unknown. Writer: Doki Simon James A photo shared on a Facebook post by Top in South Sudan allegedly showing President Kiir in Muniki Market, buying potatoes, is false. Munuki is one of the largest suburbs in Juba City, with...

Fact-check: Was this house built in Uganda by a menial labourer working in Saudi Arabia?

No, the pictures were first shared by Nigerian actress Chizzy Alichi in 2017 after she built her parents a mansion. Writer: Jibi Moses A Facebook post by Klia Media.ug claiming to show a house allegedly built in Uganda by a Ugandan menial labourer working in Saudi Arabia is false. The page shared...

Explainer: How to Safeguard Your WhatsApp Account from Hacking Attempts

Shield your WhatsApp Account from hackers with these top tips! Writer: Jibi Moses Many people have fallen victim to hacking in various ways, whether in their emails, social media accounts, pages, profiles, or groups. This always causes frustration, disappointment, and the loss of valuable...

Explainer: Drug abuse and why it is crucial to be in the know

Drug abuse, a term used for obsessive and excessive use of drugs, is a common problem the world over, with South Sudan not an exception. Though hard to resist, the use of drugs can be controlled with proper medication and guidance. Writer: Diana Juan Leju According to a report by UNODC, around 284...

South Sudanese Pound's Rollercoaster Ride: Analyzing its exchange rate journey against the Dominant American Dollar

Explainer: Aflatoxins - What You Need to Know

The claim that dead fish in Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan, are caused by oil pollution is difficult to verify based on the available evidence

Explainer: Propaganda, misinformation or disinformation; what are they?

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