Haqcheck is rated least biased with high factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate HaqCheck as Least Biased for its nonpartisan fact-checking and adherence to IFCN principles. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent methodology, credible sourcing, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: Ethiopia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in November 2020, HaqCheck is a fact-checking initiative based in Ethiopia. According to its About Us page, it was originally formed within the Addis Zeybe newsroom and is now part of Inform Africa’s Countering Disinformation project. The organization is legally registered under Ethiopia’s Civil Society Organizations Proclamation and operates in multiple languages, including English, Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna, and Somali. HaqCheck is an IFCN signatory, indicating adherence to international standards for fact-checking.
Read our profile on Ethiopia’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
HaqCheck operates under Inform Africa, a nonprofit, board-led civic organization focused on digital rights, media literacy, and combating disinformation. Inform Africa is registered in Ethiopia and collaborates with local media organizations. Funding appears to come from nonprofit initiatives, partnerships, and media development programs.
Analysis / Bias
HaqCheck is a dedicated fact-checking organization that evaluates claims circulating in Ethiopian media and social platforms. The site demonstrates a structured and transparent editorial process, including multi-level review and verification procedures.
For example, in Does this image show the former Foreign Minister working as a parking attendant in the U.S.?, the outlet uses reverse image search, AI-detection tools, and forensic analysis to debunk a manipulated image, concluding it is AI-generated disinformation. Similarly, Does Ethiopia have the world’s second-fastest growing economy? relies on IMF data and global economic metrics to refute a misleading claim.
HaqCheck also provides contextual explainers, such as Explainer: Potential impact of explosive weapons on the Lalibela rock-hewn churches, offering detailed, evidence-based background information.
Overall, reporting is methodical and evidence-driven, adhering to IFCN standards, with minimal bias and a focus on verification rather than opinion.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date. They are an IFCN fact checker.
Overall, we rate HaqCheck as Least Biased for its nonpartisan fact-checking and adherence to IFCN principles. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent methodology, credible sourcing, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/17/2026)
Source: https://haqcheck.org/
Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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