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Facebook’s ongoing scramble for Africa

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submitted over 5 years ago by ron1994

Facebook’s ongoing scramble for Africa

submitted over 5 years ago by ron1994

Facebook’s ongoing scramble for Africa
  • In 2016, Facebook's project to provide free internet access, called Free Basics, faced backlash in India due to concerns about market control and net neutrality.
  • Despite the ban in India, Facebook expanded the project in Africa, partnering with local organizations and focusing on less controversial infrastructure projects, while digital rights activists in Africa were more focused on government censorship and internet shutdowns.
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