South Sudan has lifted its recent ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed just one week ago. The government had initially blocked access to these social media platforms after graphic videos surfaced online, allegedly […]
South Sudanese authorities have announced a temporary restriction on social media access for a minimum of 30 days, citing concerns about the spread of disturbing content linked to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese individuals […]
Several French families have launched a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming that the social media giant failed to remove harmful content that allegedly contributed to the mental health struggles and even suicides of their children. The […]
Somali male officials purportedly representing women’s interests at a United Nations gender equality conference have sparked widespread criticism and frustration across social media and advocacy platforms. The backlash highlights ongoing struggles within Somalia and beyond […]
In a shocking turn of events, popular TikTok influencer ‘Mr. Prada’ has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, sending shockwaves through his millions of followers and the social media community. The influencer, whose real […]
In a bold move to combat the spread of misinformation, the Australian government has unveiled new legislation threatening significant fines for social media companies that fail to curb false information on their platforms. The proposed […]
Brazil has taken the unprecedented step of banning Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, following a heated controversy over the spread of disinformation. The decision, announced late Wednesday by the country’s top regulatory body, marks […]
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed law prohibiting social media access for teenagers under the age of 16, as concerns about the platforms’ impact on teenagers grow in the United States (US). Those 13 […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has observed misleading information circulating on social media regarding the invitation for recruitment of volunteer nursing staff for the 2024 Hajj services where applications and CVs are to […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Taoreed Lagbaja has charged men and officers of the force to remain loyal to the constitution in the discharge of their duties. Lagbaja said this during a working […]
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