16th March: Africa Fact Check Round-Up

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

Claim: An image shared on Facebook claims to show Ethiopians in Ukraine who were forced to engage in the war against Russia

Verdict: FALSE

Source: Pesa Check

Claim: South African citizens’ stress levels up by 56%.

Verdict: MISLEADING

Source: Africa Check

Claim: CBD helps relieve stress.

Verdict: UNPROVEN

Source: Africa Check

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