SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats

TikTok says the removed videos violated several regulations, including those governing integrity and authenticity, privacy and security, and safety, among others.

The body representing South Africa’s news media has had little response to requests for dialogue with Big Tech or Parliament over safeguards for the upcoming election.

TikTok said that it is collaborating with the African Union Commission to launch the Africa-wide #SaferTogether Campaign on digital safety.

Africa's most populous country has announced  yesterday that its police service are monitoring online platforms.

Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI to improve extortion attempts, among other criminal activities.

The partnership has led police to arrest 14 people and discovered more than 20,674 suspicious cybercrime networks linked to over $40 million in losses.

President William Ruto met with TikTok executives, emphasising that Kenyan creatives deserve to earn a living from their talent and content.

The West African nation intends to encourage citizens' responsible and ethical usage of social networks through education, and raising awareness.

Research shows that one in three corporate employees on the continent is vulnerable to the cyber crimes.

The programme officially opens two-week applications period.

Impersonation attempts have been used to try and solicit money, the Presidency says.