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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.

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

23 minutes

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Fri 17 May 201915:06GMT

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  • Fri 17 May 201915:06GMT

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