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As African newsrooms shrink, powerful companies face less scrutiny

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TechCabal

Afrika2063

August 6, 2026

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As African newsrooms shrink, powerful companies face less scrutiny
Source: TechCabal

Across much of Africa, companies are becoming larger, richer, and more influential. The newsrooms expected to scrutinise them are moving in the opposite direction.

Across much of Africa, companies are becoming larger, richer, and more influential. The newsrooms expected to scrutinise them are moving in the opposite direction.

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