Telegram, WhatsApp Becoming Tools for Western Intelligence Agencies - Snowden

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2025-10-10
MOSCOW, October 10 (RIA Novosti) - Messengers Telegram and WhatsApp (WhatsApp is owned by Meta, banned in Russia for extremism) are becoming tools in the hands of Western intelligence agencies and governments, Edward Snowden, a former US National Security Agency contractor turned whistleblower, said on Friday. Telegram, WhatsApp, and other major messengers have been under growing pressure to introduce censorship and transfer data to special servi......
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WINDHOEK, 10 October 2025 - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched a documentary film titled Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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