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Kenya’s beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up?
By: Africa Check 4th July 2024 Under siege from young citizens furious over tax plans widely seen as punitive, police abductions and the killing of protesters, Kenyan president... →
Africa's Trade Potential: Navigating Opportunities Amidst Global Transformations
3rd July 2024 As the world experiences significant economic shifts, Africa is emerging as a promising market for businesses worldwide. Against this backdrop,... →
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping
By: Africa Check 28th June 2024 On 24 June 2024, US president Joe Biden formally designated Kenya a “major” ally in defence and security, a status almost identical to that enjoyed... →
Elections – a historic shift to the middle
24th June 2024 First, some things that did not happen during this election season are as important as those that did. What did not happen? →
Do almost half of Nigerians suffer multiple forms of poverty? Fact-checking columnist’s claims
By: Africa Check 19th June 2024 Nigerians have been struggling with the high cost of living, with trade unions organising a nationwide strike to demand a higher minimum wage. As... →
Cutting new cabinet down to size is crucial
18th June 2024 The composition and size of the next cabinet is going to be critical to determining whether the next government succeeds. Its task will be mammoth:... →
FUL May Newsletter – Major events relating to the Judiciary and the Rule of Law
12th June 2024 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
The new government must fix itself before it can fix the country
10th June 2024 What can a new government do to get the country back on track after 15 years of stagnation and decline? Over the past six months, the Centre for... →
The coalition negotiations loom for a complete market takeover of politics and the economy
7th June 2024 The malicious alliance between phony political allies and, in some cases, vicious business scavengers pursuing rent-seeking at the expense of the... →
Nigeria accounts for 28.5% of the world's maternal deaths, not 10% as claimed by campaign group
By: Africa Check 6th June 2024 In April 2024, the non-profit civil rights group Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) made a startling claim about maternal... →
