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Hundreds of stolen social media identities used to spread propaganda

Photos of Somali and Muslim influencers are used for propaganda content; Chad removes presidential term limits; And why Kenya鈥檚 Catholic Church had to replace its altar wine.

A 蜜芽传媒 investigation uncovers dozens of social accounts using stolen identities of Somali and Muslim influencers and posting political propaganda content. We hear more about what was uncovered and who might be behind this widespread operation.

Chad鈥檚 parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial constitutional amendment removing presidential term limits. What will this mean for 41-year-old President Mahamat Idriss Deby鈥檚 hold on power?

And why the Kenyan Catholic Church took the decision to introduce a new brand of altar wine.

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Elphas Lagat
Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga

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