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Facebook removes Russia-linked accounts run by Ghanaians, Nigerians

Facebook says it has removed 49 accounts, 69 pages and 85 Instagram accounts for engaging in foreign interference. The accounts are reportedly run on behalf of a foreign actor on Facebook, Instagram and other internet platforms. The Head of Security Policy at Facebook, Nathaniel Gleicher, in a statement explained that …

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Facebook expands its third-party fact-checking programme to Ghana

Facebook has expanded its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme, aimed at preventing false or fake stories from going viral to 10 additional African countries including Ghana. The move forms part of efforts aimed at helping assess the accuracy and quality of news people find on Facebook, whilst reducing the spread of misinformation. …

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