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Facebook Removes 3 Russian Networks It Says Engaged in Foreign Interference
in Africa

VOA News

   Less than a week after the Africa-Russia Summit, Facebook has suspended
   three networks of Russian accounts it says were engaging in foreign
   interference in Africa.

   Facebook said the accounts targeted Madagascar, the Central African
   Republic, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire
   and Cameroon. The accounts supported select political figures and
   derided pro-democracy activists in the countries.

   Russia has had an increasing interest in engaging with African
   countries on trade and policy as sanctions continue to hurt its
   economy.

   Russian President Vladimir Putin organized the first Russia--Africa
   Summit and Economic Forum, which promoted increased economic relations
   between Russia and the continent earlier in October in Sochi, Russia.

   According to documents leaked by The Guardian, companies and groups
   affiliated with the Russian government have been cooperating with
   African politicians and interfering in elections. According to the
   documents, Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina won the election with
   Russian support. Rajoelina has denied the allegation.
   

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