Fact Checking AFC
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The claim that the Bambari prosecutor, Olivier Bombo, was severely beaten by Russian forces, as reported by Corbeaux News, is misinformation
An information completely rejected by the authorities in Bambari Quick Verification: A post on Facebook by the page…
July 21, 2022
Drinking boiled water with garlic does not cure COVID-19
Recently, a rumor has been circulating in the districts of Bangui, claiming that “drinking boiled water with garlic…
July 20, 2022
Can people with sickle cell disease not live beyond the age of 25?
A rumor has been circulating in the Central African Republic for several days, claiming that people with sickle…
July 19, 2022
Traditional potions that cure HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C already discovered?
The National Center for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS (CNLS) denies recognizing any currently effective medications that can eradicate…
July 19, 2022
19 fuel tankers imported by MINUSCA to Birao? This information is true but taken out of context.
Due to the fuel shortage in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, in constant contact with Central African authorities,…
July 5, 2022
False, no harmful cooking oil is currently in circulation
An information has been circulating, leading people to believe that a large volume of imported cooking oil, which…
June 29, 2022
False, HIV/AIDS still exists in Bambari with a high prevalence rate
The claim that HIV/AIDS no longer exists in Bambari is unfounded. According to the head of the patient…
April 21, 2022
True, the UPAPE (Union des Parents d’Élèves) of Bambari acknowledges the contribution of 250 FCFA per student to pay for substitute teachers
The president of the Prefectoral Union of the Association of Parents of Students (UPAPE) and the principal of…
April 1, 2022
False, the flu is not synonymous with COVID-19
Rumors circulating recently in the town of Bouar claiming that the flu is similar to COVID-19 are false.…
March 25, 2022
False, tuberculosis still exists in Bambari
The information claiming that tuberculosis no longer exists in Bambari is false and unfounded. In recent days, a…
March 25, 2022