Nigerian journalist Alhassan Bala launches fact-checking platform 'Alkalanci' in Hausa language, addressing misinformation in Hausa-speaking regions.

Nigerian journalist Alhassan Bala has launched 'Alkalanci' (The Arbiter), a fact-checking platform in the Hausa language. It aims to verify claims in health, politics, and media, addressing misinformation in Hausa-speaking regions like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. The platform will also fact-check images and videos while promoting media literacy to help readers discern accurate information. Bala has extensive journalism experience and is affiliated with Voice of America.

October 13, 2024
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