Our fact-check desk applies a transparent, repeatable methodology. We show our work — every fact-check links to primary sources.
#What we fact-check
- Public statements by officials, candidates, and institutions.
- Viral claims circulating on WhatsApp, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Statistical claims in policy debates.
- Images + video where authenticity is disputed.
We do not fact-check matters of opinion, satire, or clearly labelled commentary.
#Methodology
- Capture the exact claim verbatim with source URL.
- Identify the primary evidence (document, recording, dataset).
- Cross-check against at least two independent sources.
- Contact the source of the claim for response.
- Apply rating + publish with full sourcing.
#Rating scale
- True — supported by evidence.
- Mostly True — accurate with minor caveats.
- Half True — partially accurate; missing context.
- Mostly False — significantly inaccurate.
- False — not supported by evidence.
- Misleading — facts technically correct but presented to mislead.
- Unverifiable — claim cannot be assessed with available evidence.
#When we get it wrong
Fact-checks themselves are subject to correction. Errors are flagged at the top with the original rating struck through. See Corrections.
