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Facebook's block on news sources in Australia is affecting The Conversation Africa

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par Jabulani Sikhakhane, Editor, The Conversation Africa

Facebook has blocked access to news websites for its Australian users in response to legislation that aims to force it to bargain with publishers. The impact has been immediate and dramatic, affecting all news outlets in the country.

There has also been collateral damage beyond Australia. Although the action targeted Australia media, including The Conversation Australia, all the sites in the Conversation network have had their material blocked. It means…

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