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Why news influencers matter more in Africa than Europe – and what that means for journalism

Traditional news outlets dominate legacy platforms like Facebook, but face growing competition from creators on video-heavy networks like TikTok and Instagram
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Opinion

For inclusive media, we need to bridge the digital divide

Only two million Ugandans use social media regularly, representing a paltry 4.3 per cent of the population, leaving a significant portion of the population outside the digital sphere
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