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How Facebook took over the internet in Africa – and changed everything

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submitted almost 4 years ago by taya

How Facebook took over the internet in Africa – and changed everything

submitted almost 4 years ago by taya

How Facebook took over the internet in Africa – and changed everything
  • Badri Ibrahim is a Sudanese comic artist known for his quirky and irreverent comic strips featuring a wise cat named Ghadanfar.
  • His comics have gained popularity on Facebook, where he has about 19,000 followers, leading to freelance work opportunities and private commissions.
  • Facebook's free internet initiatives in Africa have helped businesses like Ibrahim's reach a wider audience and grow their presence online, despite concerns about the platform's impact on privacy and political discourse.
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