LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate FactCheckAfrica as Least Biased due to its nonpartisan, verification-focused mission and absence of ideological framing. We also rate it High for factual reporting, as the outlet demonstrates strong sourcing practices, transparent funding disclosures, adherence to IFCN principles, and a consistent record of evidence-based fact-checking without documented failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Nigeria
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
FactCheckAfrica is an African-focused fact-checking organization established under the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), a registered Nigerian non-profit incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission. According to its About page, the outlet was created to address misinformation across Africa, with a focus on elections, governance, accountability, climate, and conflict-related claims.
Read our profile on the Nigerian government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
FactCheckAfrica operates as a project of BBYDI, a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in Nigeria. Funding details are fully disclosed on its Funding and Transparency page. The outlet states it does not accept funding from political parties, governments, or politicians. Disclosed supporters include the U.S. Global Engagement Center, Karibu Foundation, and an International Fact-Checking Network development grant funded by YouTube through the Google News Initiative. FactCheckAfrica asserts full editorial independence from all funders.
Analysis / Bias
FactCheckAfrica functions strictly as a fact-checking organization rather than a news or opinion outlet. Its published work consistently follows a neutral, evidence-based format that prioritizes verification over narrative framing. For example, the health misinformation review FACT-CHECK: Does Mixture of Guinness Stout, Milk and Yoghurt Cure Malaria? relies on WHO guidelines, CDC recommendations, and peer-reviewed medical research to reach a clear FALSE verdict.
Similarly, the political misinformation review Did Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara Dump Bread On a Bare Floor For People? uses reverse-image searches and contextual verification to determine that the claim was misleading due to recycled footage.
International-security misinformation is also addressed methodically, as seen in FACT-CHECK: Viral ‘U.S. Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria’ Video Is From 2019, Not 2025 Christmas Day, which documents sourcing trails, audio analysis, and historical records. Across its reporting, FactCheckAfrica avoids emotionally loaded language, clearly separates claims from findings, and consistently links to primary and authoritative sources.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are an IFCN fact checker.
Overall, we rate FactCheckAfrica as Least Biased due to its nonpartisan, verification-focused mission and absence of ideological framing. We also rate it High for factual reporting, as the outlet demonstrates strong sourcing practices, transparent funding disclosures, adherence to IFCN principles, and a consistent record of evidence-based fact-checking without documented failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 01/10/2026)
Source: https://factcheckafrica.net/
Last Updated on January 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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