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TikTok assures user safety for Africans on its platform

TikTok announced a huge spike in its content removal rate across Sub-Saharan Africa, with data showing a 249.81% increase from the second quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Nigeria probes TikTok, Truecaller on suspected data breaches

The regulator said it is currently looking into TikTok and True Caller in terms of data privacy.
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Paratus Group opens in Tanzania

Paratus Tanzania is the result of a joint venture with Tanzanian-based Green Telecom.
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Feb 26, 2025

TikTok launches STEM feed for Africa

TikTok says the STEM feed will enable youths to enhance their knowledge in science, including planetary science, astrophysics, the inner workings of technology, and robotics.
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Feb 6, 2025

TikTok removes 334,000 malicious videos in Kenya

TikTok says the decision is part of the company's efforts to offer a safer environment for its platform users.
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Feb 5, 2025

Ugandan police warns public about WhatsApp scams

The police said the warning comes as complaints about the attacks have increased to the point that they should share with the broader public.
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Jan 28, 2025

MTN South Sudan, Zain celebrate lifting of social media ban

According to the National Communication Authority, the suspension was meant to avoid any further escalation of violence.
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Jan 20, 2025

TikTok resumes service in the US, Trump gets credit

The company says it will work with President Donald Trump to develop a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the US.
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Global tech giants in Nigeria pay $1,5 bn taxes

Nigeria said the considerable rise in taxes demonstrates the importance of strong regulatory frameworks.
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Nov 22, 2024

Zambians seek monetisation of social media

Zambia's parliament is discussing a motion to promote the monetisation of social media.
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Nov 19, 2024

Sinch and SAP Emarsys join forces to elevate customer engagement in the digital era.

Sinch’s integration with SAP Emarsys offers a flexible solution that allows brands to tailor messaging to each customer’s preferred channel.
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Nov 13, 2024

TikTok removes over 360,000 videos in Kenya

The update comes after the Kenyan government accused TikTok of encouraging the spread of misinformation, allowing fraud, and disseminating graphic sexual content.