London — When mobile phone users receive a text message, they might expect a suggestion of a drink after work, a reminder to do the shopping, or an apology from a friend running late.
In Sierra Leone, people are more likely to receive a message telling them to use soap when washing their hands than an invitation to a social gathering.
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