Media & Viral Misinformation

Fact-checks of viral posts, videos, images and screenshots shared on social media and messaging apps.

Screenshot of a Horseed Media article with a table ranking African countries by happiness

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MISLEADING: Somalia Was Not Ranked Fifth Among Africa’s Happiest Countries in 2026

Claim: A report published by Horseed Media claims that Somalia ranked fifth among Africa’s happiest countries in the latest

August 29, 2026 No Comments

Screenshot of a Universal Somali TV post about an aircraft in Baydhabo, stamped Fact Check

Fact Check

False: No Somali Government Aircraft Crashed in Baydhabo

Claim: Reports circulating in Somali media allege that a Somali government aircraft, reportedly used by the military, crashed in

March 24, 2026 No Comments

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