Opinion polls are key to election coverage. They give insight into what people think and predict outcomes. But they are not always accurate. Here’s what you need to keep in mind.

How do you approach opinion polls? Share any advice in the thread.

#BeyondTheBallot

Political spin can have huge power in public perception post-election. Campaign pledges, victory speeches and persuasion are key players in framing the story.

We've got some tips to help.

📌 We’ve updated our explainer to reflect African National Congress's move toward forming a government of national unity (GNU).

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False claims about vote rigging continue to do the rounds following South Africa’s May 29th election. We’ve debunked several of them in our #ElectionHub . africacheck.info/sa_election_hub #SAElections2024 #ElectionCheck2024

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A disturbing incident caught on camera at a school in Nigeria’s capital #Abuja has put #bullying in the spotlight. But the statistics used to highlight the scourge in the country’s schools do not stand up to scrutiny.
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🎉 Exciting news! The African Fact-Checking Awards are back for their 11th year! Are you passionate about fact-checking? Submit your entries now and be part of the movement for a more informed Africa. africacheck.info/awards_2024 #FactCheckYourAfrica

With no party obtaining an outright majority, here’s how seats in #SouthAfrica ’s 2024 parliament have been allocated.

Based on IEC South Africa’s calculation, 18 parties will share 400 seats in the national assembly. No independent candidates received enough votes to get a seat.

False claims about vote rigging continue to do the rounds following South Africa’s May 29th election. We’ve debunked several of them in our #ElectionHub . africacheck.info/sa_election_hub #SAElections2024 #ElectionCheck2024

#Nigeria accounts for 28.5% of the world's maternal deaths, not 10% as claimed by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, a non-profit civil rights group. africacheck.info/nigeria_matern…

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Opinion polls are key to election coverage. They give insight into what people think and predict outcomes. But they are not always accurate. Here’s what you need to keep in mind.

How do you approach opinion polls? Share any advice in the thread.

#BeyondTheBallot