TikTok removes 885,000 Kenya videos
The social media platform attributed the figures to continued investment in automated detection systems and rapid response mechanisms.
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Ghanaian admits $4.4m romance scam
A Ghanaian national extradited to the US has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving a romance and inheritance scam.
Meta backs NDPC in landmark privacy initiative
In a major step, Nigeria’s data privacy authority has agreed with the Facebook parent company to launch a programme aimed at improving data privacy and security in an African country.
TikTok pulls 820,000 Kenyan videos
As public concern over online safety grows, the platform is increasing automated enforcement.
Kenya orders X to open local office in 90 days
The ICT minister said the platform, owned by Elon Musk, has been granted temporary approval to operate in Kenya on condition that it establishes a local office within the next three months.
Malawi pushes for social media monetisation
The regulator hosts talks in Lilongwe to enable Malawian content creators to earn revenue from global social media platforms.
Malawi’s content creators get set to cash in
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority announced this weekend that the first engagement with Meta and Tik Tok will take place next month in Lilongwe.
TikTok expands AI literacy funding to tackle deepfakes
The social media giant has announced a fresh investment in AI literacy initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to help users identify manipulated media and strengthen digital safety.
Mauritius plans to reinforce social media laws
The government is looking to engage with major platforms, including TikTok and Meta to adopt a more adapted legal framework.
Africa tightens grip on WhatsApp
The probe spans 21 African markets and could reshape how startups and businesses access one of the continent’s most critical digital platforms.
Namibia laments lack monetisation on social media
Government minister cited small population as is the reason for concern because it has a detrimental influence on local online creators' ability to commercialise material on social media platforms.
