Soft power plays out in ‘Russian Houses’
Cultural centres and study exchanges expand Moscow’s influence and loyalty networks in Africa
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Conspiracy theories threaten to unravel gains against Ebola
After the outbreak of the disease in Uganda in January, posts questioning the truth of it went viral
Who funds Algeria’s independent media?
As revenue streams dry up, a number of media sites are promoting a telecom giant owned by Qatar
Did Washington Post amplify Moroccan propaganda?
Washington Post echoes disputed claims that Saharan mercenaries were captured in Aleppo
Who is Maria Alberto, and her ghost army of digital sockpuppets?
In Angola, fake influencers and sockpuppet accounts flood social media with pro-MPLA content while attacking critics and opposition voices.