The team at Factjaja conducted an in depth investigation using various sources and tools to verify the authenticity of a photo that indicates Paul Kagame in Military Attire with name budge M23.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda on January 26, 2025, amid escalating violence surrounding the eastern city of Goma, where the M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains. This decision follows intense fighting that has resulted in the deaths of at UN peacekeepers and displaced thousands of civilians.https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/26/africa/congo-severs-ties-rwanda-rebels-goma-intl/index.html
The team compared the suspicious photo with verified, authentic images of Paul Kagame to identify inconsistencies. we further more consulted with digital forensics experts to evaluate any signs of manipulation or editing in the photo.
Findings: Phot.AI Results: The reverse image search revealed that the photo in question does not match any verified images of Paul Kagame in military attire with an “M23” badge and confirmed that the photo is indeed a fake and has been generated with Midjourney .
This fact-check is part of an ongoing series by Factjaja, aimed at investigating and debunking content flagged as potential disinformation circulating on social medias and communities especially among vulnerable population for years.
Factcheck by: Muhumuza Adolph
