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Translation Africa Blog - July 2015

Facebook seeks next billion users in Africa

Facebook seeks next billion users in Africa

24/07/2015

Facebook’s growing investment and interest in Africa has received some heavyweight publicity of late. The social media site has also opened an office in South Africa from where it aims to increase its audience across the continent. We have been tracking Facebook’s involvement in Africa for the past few years. Their Internet.org project is helping…

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BBC Hausa to Introduce Online Advertising

BBC Hausa to Introduce Online Advertising

03/07/2015

In an indication of the growing demand for Hausa language content, The BBC has announced it will introduce advertising to its Hausa language websites, as part of a wider strategy to commercialise its foreign language news sites. From statements made by The BBC it is clear they have identified the region as holding huge potential….

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