Code for Africa
Code for Africa is a non-profit civic technology organization operating across the African continent, building digital tools and platforms for investigative journalism, fact-checking and civic monitoring. It runs a network of laboratories in several African countries and works with international media outlets and donors.
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Investigation: Russia-linked recruitment network uses Meta and Google tech to recruit foreigners for war against Ukraine
A Politico investigation based on a Code for Africa report found that Russia-linked mercenary recruitment operations use Western advertising, AI, and hosting technologies from companies including Meta and Google to recruit foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Researchers identified 89 websites, seven social media accounts and 39 messenger channels used in the operations, with new assets appearing daily. Google disputed specific claims in the report, saying it is 'actively reviewing' the facts.