Checking the BBC's claims about Buhari’s poor economic legacy in Nigeria – and new president Tinubu’s headache
A series of reports published by the influential UK public broadcaster made several claims about Nigeria's economy. We checked some of them.
Kenyan president William Ruto sparred with journalists over his policies. Did he get his facts right?
Ahead of his government’s eagerly anticipated first annual budget, Ruto made a number of claims in a sit-down with journalists.
Has unemployment in Nigeria risen fourfold since 2015? On the trail of a cabinet minister's claim
Nigeria’s labour and productivity minister is blaming the country’s high unemployment on its economic woes since 2015. Is he right?
‘A time of crisis’: fact-checking South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2023 state of the nation address
As he tried to reignite the enthusiasm of a wearied nation, did the president get his facts right? As we found out, it's all in the details.
Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto’s first roundtable with journalists
A few months into his first term, William Ruto discussed his administration with the media. But did he get his facts right?
#NigeriaDecides2023: Ruling APC party chiefs fall flat with TV claims about the economy
The All Progressives Congress hopes to retain power in February polls. But several claims recently made by top party leaders didn’t add up.
Battle of the deputies: Fact-checking claims from Kenya’s presidential running mate debates
With the general election only weeks away, four candidates slugged it out in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Did they get their facts right?