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A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

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Image source: Gallo/Getty.

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East Africa Got Talent available on Clouds TV, Citizen TV, NBS

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British Airways to trial VR entertainment

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Discover Digital International partnered with SPI/Filmbox

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Image source: Gallo/Getty.

African Digital Media Awards 2019 finalists

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