AfricaBrief-FactChecking
We are now a member of African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA):
Dear Mr. Mwale,
Thank you for your message and for sharing the incredible work you continue to do at AfricaBrief.
We’re thrilled to have AfricaBrief as a member of the African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA) since April 2024, and we greatly appreciate your commitment to our shared mission of combating disinformation across the continent.
We look forward to working together on collaborative projects and exploring the ways AFCA can further support your fact-checking efforts. Whether through upcoming grants, professional development opportunities, or collaborative initiatives, our goal is to amplify the impact of our member organizations.
Looking ahead, we are eager to explore more ways we can collaborate with you to strengthen fact-checking efforts and create meaningful change. I’ll be in touch soon with more updates on the grants and support we are launching, for which we have already started recruitment. In the meantime, if there's anything specific you’d like to discuss or explore, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the fight against misinformation, and we look forward to supporting you further as a valued member of AFCA.
Bilal Taïrou
Chief Coordinator for the African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA)
Empower Your Vote: AfricaBrief & Zahooja Introduce Groundbreaking Election Tool for Malawi 2025 🇲🇼🗳️
In preparation for Malawi's crucial September 2025 elections, AfricaBrief and Zahooja—a leading Malawian ICT company—are proud to announce a revolutionary digital platform designed to transform how voters engage with the electoral process. 🚀💡
Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Data 🔊✅📊
Our innovative application empowers Malawian voters with:
Data-Driven Decision Making 📈: Access verified information about candidates, policies, and electoral processes
Sentiment-Based Polling 😀😐😡: Express your authentic views on candidates and issues that matter most to you
Real-Time Electoral Insights ⚡📱: Track voter sentiment across demographics and regions
Fact-Checking Tools 🕵️♀️✓: Verify claims made by candidates and combat misinformation
Beyond Traditional Polling 📝🔄
Unlike conventional surveys, our platform captures the genuine sentiments of Malawian voters:
Honest, unfiltered feedback on candidate character and policy positions 💬
Diverse polling options created by individuals, organizations, and media houses 🏢📰
Comprehensive coverage of topics from economic policy to leadership qualities 💼👔
Regularly updated polling data showing evolving trends 📊🔄
Premium Features for Organizations 🌟💼
For media, research institutions, and other stakeholders, our premium tier offers:
Access to aggregated documents and enhanced verification tools 🔍📄
Detailed demographic breakdowns of sentiment data 👨👩👧👦📊
Custom polling capabilities with targeted audience segments 🎯👥
Your Election, Explained 🧠🔍
Not just a polling tool—our platform will help explain election outcomes through data visualization and analysis, providing transparency and understanding in the democratic process. 📈🔎🏛️
AfricaBrief and Zahooja: Bringing technology and transparency to Malawi's democracy. Launching soon for the 2025 elections. 🌍💻🗳️
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
Here’s a link to the work of our Lead Trainer’s work with Africa Check.
