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Russians Are Using African Troll Factories—and Encrypted Messaging—to Attack the U.S.

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Claims that would make Alex Jones blush are circulated among young Africans studying in Russia, then spread on messenger apps, bypassing Facebook and Twitter content monitors.

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ABUJA, Nigeria—When Coby, a 29-year-old Nigerian studying in Russia, was first added to the WhatsApp group “One Africa, One Success” in late February, he thought he was on a platform for like-minded students looking to discuss issues about their continent and "offer solutions to Africa's unique problems,” as the group...

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