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How spyware software targets activists and journalists in Africa

Pegasus spyware is used widely by governments to spy on journalists and activists

Spy software widely used to target journalists and activists is found on the phone of the daughter of Rwanda's government critic Paul Rusesabagina; Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe and other members of Chadema were arrested on Tuesday night for holding an unauthorised assembly; A report from West Darfur, where despite a peace truce, Sudanese troops have failed to protect civilians; And the captain of South Africa's under-23 Olympic team in Tokyo, Tercious Malepe, gives DJ Edu the lowdown on how to craft a suitable party playlist.

(Photo: Paul Rusesabagina's daughter, Carine Kanimba. Credit: JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)

27 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Jul 202117:06GMT

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  • Wed 21 Jul 202117:06GMT

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