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Claim
An X user, @thatverydarkman1 has claimed that Cameron is the first African nation to experience snowfall.
Verdict
This claim is FALSE. Findings indicated that South Africa, Tanzania, Morocco, and many other African countries have been experiencing snowfall over the past years.
Full Text
An X user, @thatverydarkman1 has claimed that Cameron is the first African nation to experience snowfall.
Cameroun is one of the countries in West Africa.
In a post, the X user shared a video showing the aftermath of snowfall in Cameroun and claimed that it was the first African country to experience such.
The post reads, “Cameron becomes the first African country to have heavy snowfall like Europe”.
The post by @thatverydarkman1 has garnered over 637l views with more than 1k reposts and likes according to X analytics.
Verification
A report by BusinessDay in 2024 revealed that over the years, some regions in South Africa, such as Gauteng, parts of Johannesburg, the Drakensberg Mountains, and certain areas in the Western Cape experience snow in winter. While snow is not common across the entire country, these specific locations can transform into icy landscapes, providing a different perspective of South Africa’s climate.
In Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, especially the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges, are where snow falls regularly in winter. Ifrane, a town in this region, is often compared to Switzerland due to its charming architecture and winter scenery. Visitors flock to Ifrane during the snowy season, drawn by its picturesque environment.
In Tanzania, snowfall is primarily found on Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. While many areas experience cool temperatures, the summit of Kilimanjaro reaches arctic conditions, especially during the dry season from mid-June to October. The heaviest snowfall typically occurs in December, with the coldest temperatures experienced in June, July, and August. This mountain attracts climbers who wish to experience the unique climate at its peak.
Other countries listed were Uganda, Ethiopia, Lesotho and Algeria.
You can read this same report here and here.
Conclusion
The claim that Cameron is the first country to experience snowfall is FALSE.
Credit: FactWatch Nigeria
