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Facebook announced the expansion of its third-party fact-checking programme to 10 new African countries.

This file photo taken on February 18, 2019 shows the US social media Facebook logo displayed on a tablet in Paris.FRANCE - Facebook on Tuesday announced the expansion of its third-party fact-checking programme to 10 new African countries in partnership with Agence France-Presse and other media.

"The expansion of third-party fact-checking to now cover 15 countries in a little over a year shows first-hand our commitment and dedication to the continent, alongside our recent local language expansion as part of this programme," said Kojo Boakye, Facebook head of public policy, Africa.

 

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