Gabon suspends social media ‘for spreading false information’

The media regulator spokesman said the suspension was prompted by the recurring dissemination on social networks and digital platforms of " inappropriate, defamatory, hateful, and insulting content that undermines human dignity, social cohesion, the stability of the republic's institutions, and national security". Source link

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Vinicius Junior says ‘racists are cowards’ as Gianluca Prestianni denies alleged abuse

Real defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said the alleged abuse of his team-mate was a "disgrace to football". "What has happened is a disgrace to football and overshadowed the performance, as well as an amazing goal," said Alexander-Arnold."Vini has been subject to this a few times throughout his career. To ruin a night like this for our team is a disgrace."There is no place for it in football or society. It is disgusting."Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf, working as…

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Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela’s new president has aces up her sleeve

"Trump has implied that Venezuela is now a US protectorate, so she serves at the will of the US president," says Christopher Sabatini, senior research fellow on Latin America at Chatham House think tank. "She has also been investigated by the DEA - there's not a conviction, or bounty on her head, or indictment, but that threat has hung out there. The threat is, 'we have the goods on you'." The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) did not comment…

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