“We welcome FactCheckAfrica in joining IFCN‘s Code of Principles as a Verified Signatory. It’s great to have you on board, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration for the advancement of fact-checking,” IFCN said in its confirmation to FactCheckAfrica.

The announcement was made following the organisation’s successful completion of the IFCN’s rigorous vetting process, which assesses transparency of sources, funding, methodology, and commitment to nonpartisanship and accuracy. FactCheckAfrica was verified by IFCN in May 2025.

Founded in 2015, the IFCN was established to support and promote best practices in fact-checking globally. As a verified signatory, FactCheckAfrica now joins a prestigious network of over 180 fact-checking organisations worldwide that have demonstrated adherence to the highest international standards in verifying claims and combatting disinformation.

“This verification is a milestone that not only validates our work but reinforces our commitment to public accountability and access to truth across Africa,” said Abideen Olasupo, founder of FactCheckAfrica. “At a time when misinformation is threatening democratic institutions and social cohesion, this recognition strengthens our resolve to build trust and promote digital media literacy at scale.”

Abideen added that FactCheckAfrica remains dedicated to leading the fight against disinformation and advancing the cause of truth in Africa and beyond.

“I’m grateful to the team for the hard work over the years, culminating in this milestone. This not only reinforces FactCheckAfrica’s credibility but also strengthens the overall integrity of Nigerian journalism,” he said.

“FactCheckAfrica has grown into one of the continent’s most innovative fact-checking platforms, leveraging artificial intelligence through its flagship tool MyAIFactChecker to deliver multilingual fact-checks and media literacy content in languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, English, Arabic, French, and Swahili. The platform aims to close the digital divide by making verified information accessible to underserved and linguistically diverse communities.

“With IFCN verification, FactCheckAfrica will gain access to global fact-checking collaborations, capacity development programs, and international events such as GlobalFact, the world’s largest annual fact-checking summit. The organization will also be eligible to participate in grant programs and other IFCN-supported opportunities.”

Speaking on the achievement, Habeeb Adisa, head of programmes at FactCheckAfrica, said the milestone would deepen the organisation’s impact and influence.

“This recognition by the IFCN is both a reward and a responsibility. It reaffirms our long-standing commitment to editorial integrity and transparency. More importantly, it positions us to build stronger partnerships, enhance our fact-checking innovations, and continue empowering African communities with credible, accessible information in their own languages,” Adisa said.

“FactCheckAfrica plans to use this milestone as a springboard to expand its reach, particularly in areas vulnerable to misinformation during elections, public health crises, and conflict. The organization recently participated in several media literacy and digital inclusion campaigns, including community outreaches, campus trainings, and AI journalism fellowships.

With its new status as an IFCN-verified signatory, FactCheckAfrica said it remains committed to “putting facts first” and promoting a more informed and resilient Africa.