Only careful WhatsApp use will boost African democracy

Concerns over ‘fake news’ persist, but the use of WhatsApp could also help level the political playing field

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  • Using WhatsApp
  • Political organisation
  • Evolution not revolution
  • Limitations of self-policing
  • Strengthening democracy

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