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Sammy Mupfuni is a journalist, fact-checker and fix based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more than eight years in the field of visual audio press, he started in web journalism four years ago. He works as a freelance journalist in several international news agencies. In the beginning, 2018 he launched together with some friends, Congo Check, the first media specialized in Fact-checking in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mastering several subjects from the Kivu region after his years of experience, he also works there as a fixer for foreign journalists
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False, Congolese justice did not require a marriage certificate from the couple before entering the hotel room
A viral claim on social media suggested that the Congolese justice system requires couples to present a marriage certificate before entering hotel rooms. Congo Check investigated the claim, contacting magistrate Fazili Mihigo, who confirmed the information is false. The investigation included checking the Congolese penal code and contacting the national broadcaster RTNC, which did not report such a requirement. The article concludes that the claim is misinformation, with no legal basis or government directive supporting it.
Reflection on fatherhood
Parker Potter, a former archaeologist, historian, and retired lawyer, shares his reflections on fatherhood, drawing from his personal experiences as both a son and a father. The piece is a contemplative look at the roles and responsibilities of being a father, especially in the context of Father's Day.
Attention, this photo of Vital Kamerhe and Paul Kagame dates from 2019
A photo circulating on social media claims to show a recent meeting between Congolese politician Vital Kamerhe and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, suggesting a potential alliance against Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. However, Congo Check's investigation reveals that the image is from March 2019, taken during Kamerhe's official visit to Kigali as the director of cabinet for President Tshisekedi. The article emphasizes the importance of verifying information to combat misinformation, highlighting the use of reverse image search tools to confirm the photo's origin.
Attention, this photo of military vehicles carrying missiles has nothing to do with the FARDC
The article addresses misinformation regarding a photo circulating on social media, which falsely claims to show military vehicles carrying missiles belonging to the FARDC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The investigation reveals that the vehicles are actually Angolan, unrelated to the ongoing conflict between FARDC and M23/RDF in regions like Rutshuru. The article emphasizes the importance of verifying information and highlights the spread of misinformation on social media.
These buildings show the city of Maputo, capital of Mozambique, not Kinshasa
A Facebook post by Burkinabé TV falsely claimed that a photo of modern apartment buildings was taken in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. However, fact-checking by Congo Check revealed that the buildings are actually located on Julius Nyerere Avenue in the Polana district of Maputo, Mozambique. The article debunks the misinformation by using image verification techniques and references to previous publications of the same image, confirming its true location.
Beware of this clickbait claiming that Kigali was attacked by the DRC on February 23, 2024
A Facebook post claiming that Kigali was attacked by drones from the Democratic Republic of the Congo on February 23, 2024, is false. Congo Check investigated the claim and found no evidence of such an attack. The post included a YouTube link leading to unrelated content, constituting clickbait, a practice previously penalized by Meta.
FIGHT AGAINST HATE SPEECH
Congo Check is participating in a project initiated by Internews, funded by USAID, aimed at preserving social cohesion in twelve target provinces: Kinshasa, Haut Katanga, Lualaba, Nord Kivu, Sud Kivu, Ituri, Tanganyika, Tshopo, Kasaï Central, Kasaï Oriental, Mai Ndombe, and Equateur. The bulletin is produced by Kinshasa News Lab, Next Corps (Actualté.cd, Lokuta Mabe), Balobaki Check, Congo Check, 7sur7.cd, and ZoomEco. It is a weekly bulletin that addresses rumors circulating within the community that could lead to hate speech, tribalist discourse, and misinformation during the electoral period.
Satire: Algeria did not contest the eligibility of the Mauritanian goalkeeper at the CAN
Satirical posts have flooded the internet following Algeria's elimination in the first round of the CAN 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire. A viral post falsely claimed that the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) sought to annul the Algeria-Mauritania match due to the Mauritanian goalkeeper's height. However, FAF president Walid Sadi did not announce any such recourse and instead apologized for the team's performance and the disappointing outcome in the tournament.
False, coach Xavi Hernandez is not fired from FC Barcelona
A false rumor circulating on social media claims that FC Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernandez, has been fired following a defeat against Real Madrid. This misinformation has been debunked through thorough investigation, confirming that Xavi Hernandez remains the coach of FC Barcelona. The article highlights the spread of the false news and the reactions it garnered online.
SANGO YA BOMOKO N#29
Congo Check is participating in a project initiated by Internews and funded by USAID to preserve social cohesion in twelve target provinces in the context of the electoral period. The bulletin, produced by Kinshasa News Lab and other partners, is a weekly publication addressing rumors, hate speech, tribalist discourse, and misinformation.
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