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Facebook bans "inauthentic" accounts targeting Africa
Facebook alleges an Israeli firm was behind fake accounts targeting elections in Africa
Facebook bans multiple pages managed by an Israeli firm for alleged interference in elections worldwide, including several African countries
Plus the Focus on Africa team are on the road in Malawi – and meet a young female car mechanic making things work in a traditionally male-dominated trade.
Also, our Resident Presidents reflect on democracy in South Africa today.
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Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.


