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May
19
2023
By The African Mirror
Tunisia detains two students over satirical song criticizing police

Tunisia detains two students over satirical song criticizing police

NEWS
TAREK AMARA TUNISIAN police arrested two students over a satirical song criticizing the police, their lawyer said on Wednesday, reinforcing fears of an erosion of freedom of speech after President Kais Saied seized most powers two years ago. Youssef Chelbi and Dhia Nsir posted a clip on Tik Tok and Facebook this week showing them laughing and singing a sarcastic song criticizing the police's treatment of detainees and a drugs law. Lawyer Imen Souissi said they are facing charges of insulting others through social networks and they could face up to a year in prison if the court finds them…
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Jan
22
2023
By The African Mirror
Farmfluencers: Social media boost for farmers

Farmfluencers: Social media boost for farmers

NEWS
BIRD STORY AGENCY FRANCIS Muiruri, a 31-year-old Kenyan farmer, has found a new income stream on social media; selling information. As a digital consultant, he advises other farmers on successful service delivery on the farm. "I have been practising pig farming for 10 years and poultry farming for close to three years. I engage with current and potential farmers on Facebook and YouTube, and about three months ago, I joined Tik Tok. I have got a lot of exposure there," he explained. Despite living with a disability, the Thika-based, mixed-crop farmer appreciates the platform's role in commercializing his farming business.…
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