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Africa is home to one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. In fact, more African households own a mobile phone than have reliable electricity or clean water. The combination of a young population, quickly growing economies, and steadily falling prices of both mobile handsets as well as Internet access are all contributing to produce one of the most dynamic
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 fundamentally changed the European post-Cold War order. From a communication perspective, the invasion differs from other European conflicts, as the development and diffusion of digital communication technologies have altered the nature of modern war. Today, digital media is not only the major venue for conflict information, it is also an integral part of modern warfare, e.g., through the spread of disinformation. Conflict parties make use of digital communication for means of strategic communication, while citizens both actively use the web to seek information and are incidentally exposed to conflict communication by browsing social media platforms or using messaging apps. Activists use social media platforms to organize conflict aid and mobilize for protests. Finally, stakeholders and the public increase pressure on corporations to move their business out of Russia and take a stance on the conflict in their corporate communication.The R