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11th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up

Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa:

Claim: A young man beaten for allegedly being gay in Uganda.

Verdict: FALSE

Source: Dubwa

Claim: Inflation rate in Nigeria jumped from 1.4% in 2019 to 21.8% in January 2023

Verdict: FALSE

Source: Dubawa

Claim: Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, reading a book on the achievements of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Verdict: FALSE

Source: Pesa Check

OTHER REPORTS

CLAIM: Lagos State Enforcement Agent Destroys Bags of Sachet Water

Has CAF Awarded African Best Player to Nigerian Forward, Ademola Lookman?

CLAIM: Lagos State Enforcement Agent Destroys Bags of Sachet Water

Has CAF Awarded African Best Player to Nigerian Forward, Ademola Lookman?

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