COVID-19
Africa Health Social Media

Facebook Ramps Up Efforts to Help Nigeria Tackle Misinformation on Coronavirus

As global numbers continue to rise, and with Coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in a number of countries across Africa, including in

Facebook
Accelerator Social Entrepreneurship Social Media

Apply For Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Facebook has announced the launch of the Community Accelerator program which will be available in the following countries across SSA:

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People Social Media Women

Facebook Celebrates Female Achievers Across SSA Following International Women’s Day

Facebook has honoured women from across Africa who has been using their voices to bring people together, build and make

Hackathon4Justice
Event Hackathon Technology

Team Predex Emerges Winner of 2nd Edition of Hackathon4Justice

Team Predex, made up of students from Covenant University and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been named winner of

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Africa Security Social Media

Facebook Introduces Amber Alerts Program to South Africa

Facebook has introduced its amber alerts program to South Africa. This makes South Africa the first country in Africa to

Innovation Showcase Week
Accelerator Entrepreneurship Event

Facebook, CcHUB Announce Second Edition of Innovation Showcase Week

Facebook and Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) have announced the second edition of the annual Innovation Showcase Week (ISW 2020). The theme

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Africa News Social Media

Facebook Expands its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme to 10 Countries Across SSA

Facebook today announced the expansion of its Third-Party Fact-Checking programme to 10 additional African countries. Working with a network of fact-checking

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Accelerator Africa Startup

African Startups Invited to Apply For Facebook Accelerator in London

Facebook Accelerator in London is now open to African startups for the first time. The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London program

FbStart Accelerator
Accelerator Social Entrepreneurship Social Media Startup

Deadline For FbStart Accelerator Extended to July 7th

Facebook and Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) have extended the deadline for FbStart Accelerator 2.0 to July 7th. The close of applications

Social Media Technology

Facebook Removed 1.5 Million Videos of the New Zealand Mass Shooting

In the first 24 hours after the deadly mass shooting in New Zealand, Facebook says that it has removed 1.5