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Russian state will both curb and direct social media

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RUSSIA

Roskomnadzor plays an intrusive role in monitoring social media platforms and deciding what is acceptable. The largest platform is Russia's own Vkontakte, which is now controlled…

Young Russians are angry but not opposition-minded

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RUSSIA

Surveys suggest that young people's motives for demonstrating were not so much support for Navalny as a general statement of dissatisfaction with a state out of touch with their…

Internet rules tighten grip without isolating Russia

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RUSSIA

Moves to shield Russia from the global internet.

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…

Uganda social media tax furore could resurge

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UGANDA

Uganda's social media tax.

Religious responses drive Middle East virus outcomes

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MIDDLE EAST

Religious communities and their COVID-19 responses.

Russian leaders will try to limit Panama leak damage

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RUSSIA

Impact of 'Panama Papers' revelations on the government.

Tanzania’s general election ushers in one-party state

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TANZANIA

His ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party also secured a large majority in the National Assembly. Although CCM’s win was no surprise, the huge margins of victory across all…

Maghreb states will struggle to address protests

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MAGHREB

In Morocco, more than 35 police officers were injured in clashes with demonstrators in al-Hoceima commemorating the anniversary of the death of a local anti-colonial hero on…

Nigeria’s Lagos will struggle to curb COVID-19 spread

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NIGERIA

Lagos' eased lockdown.