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Fake news will grow in influence in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Meta (formerly Facebook) has publicly identified both Russian and French involvement in regional disinformation efforts. However, West Africa's 'influence industry' comprises…

Saudi Arabia will use social media to deter criticism

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SAUDI ARABIA

Since 2010, social media has played a major role in connecting Saudis and creating a space for debate in the absence of political participation. However, government monitoring of…

Uganda social media tax furore could resurge

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UGANDA

Uganda's social media tax.

Risky Polish spending plans will boost PiS support

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POLAND

The PiS government's first four months.

Global South tightens social media grip amid protests

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INT

Civil society actors routinely use social media to spread content that fuels anti-government sentiment, to organise demonstrations and to document and amplify protest actions…

Social media shifts will harden US political divisions

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UNITED STATES

Millions of them have joined alternative social media platforms such as Parler and Telegram. Content alleging that the election was 'stolen' circulates freely on these platforms…

Gulf split heralds new uses for cyber capabilities

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GULF STATES

The Qatar crisis in June 2017 was similarly sparked by a piece of ‘fake news’ planted on Doha’s national news agency showing the Qatari emir as expressing support for Iran and the…

Student movements jeopardise Bangladesh ruling party

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BANGLADESH

Student protests in Bangladesh.

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Only careful WhatsApp use will boost African democracy

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AFRICA

WhatsApp and African elections.