The ClarityDeskJanuary 9, 2026
Written by Kei Emmanuel Duku A Facebook post with an image of a man holding an eagle, allegedly “belonging to a Russian research facility” touring Africa and touching down in Yambio in South Sudan, is false. The post was widely shared here and here. “An Eagle belonging to a Russian research facility was mistaken for delicious meat in Yambio,” […]
The ClarityDeskDecember 20, 2025
Written by Rufina Isaac The domain is exploited for scams or phishing because the link has hidden destinations that can’t tell what site it points to A claim doing rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms alleging that JIT Mart is giving exclusive Christmas gifts is false. “Celebrate Christmas with JIT Mart and receive your exclusive present […]
The ClarityDeskDecember 19, 2025
Written by: Rufina Isaac The link which is a newly registered domain is flagged as suspicious by VirusTotal A claim being widely forwarded to groups and personal contacts on a WhatsApp group, purportedly promoting an Equity Bank Christmas gift, is false. “Celebrate Christmas with Equity Bank and receive your exclusive present,” reads that link preview seen by The […]
The ClarityDeskDecember 19, 2025
The image attached to the post is old A claim (archived) posted on Facebook, by Aweil Aweil News Agency, on 5 December 2025, with a photo allegedly showing firefighters on duty in a Custom Market fire incident, is false. The Facebook post where the fire brigade personnel appeared in the picture garnered 582 reactions, 179 comments and 10 shares, all […]
Jibi MosesNovember 30, 2025
The definition in the landscape of information disorder, “zombie claims” refer to false information, scams, or misleading narratives that have been thoroughly and publicly debunked — “killed off” by facts and evidence — yet continue to rise from the dead and circulate. Much like a cinematic zombie, these claims are persistent, hard to eradicate completely, and often reappear […]
Jibi MosesJuly 13, 2025
Fact-checker: Jibi Moses Fact-checkers’ roles extend beyond identifying fake news to responsibly addressing it and helping to stem its flow The proliferation of fake news presents a significant challenge globally, and South Sudan is no exception. As a fact-checker in this dynamic environment, your role is crucial in upholding information integrity. This guide outlines a comprehensive approach to identifying, debunking, and […]
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