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.
TikTok pulls 580 000 Kenyan videos in Q3 sweep
The crackdown, mostly automated and often within 24 hours, highlights TikTok’s growing reliance on AI tools to tackle privacy, consent, and offensive content.
Zimbabwe cracks down on explicit online content
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe emphasised that children have the right to be protected from exposure to content that is harmful to their moral and psychological development.
Egypt moves to rein in social media for minors
As the ITU warns that most African states still lack comprehensive child online protection strategies, Egypt’s move could signal a turning point for digital safety on the continent.
Zim cops crack down on screen-obsessed pedestrians
The police said they are prepared to arrest offenders and impose $30 fines to those endangering themselves and others.
Egyptian president calls for online safety education
The president stressed that the state owes the youth the right to be aware of the dangers of misinformation, warning that without such efforts, they may fall prey to technological innovations.
How TikTok king from Senegal built $900m global empire
Khaby Lame has turned TikTok fame into a $900 million business deal. His leap from influencer to equity-holding owner marks a defining moment for Africa’s place in the global creator economy.
YouTube sensation IShowSpeed hits 48 million views
IShowSpeed has smashed YouTube records in Kenya, gaining over 360 000 subscribers in a single day as his Africa tour turns the continent into a live digital showcase watched by millions worldwide.
African voices unite against Grok's AI image abuse
From Johannesburg to Lagos, African influencers and researchers are pushing back against Grok’s misuse, as concerns grow over consent, online abuse and weak AI safeguards.
IShowSpeed’s Africa tour breaks the Internet
American streamer IShowSpeed is using raw, unscripted livestreams to challenge stereotypes, spotlight African cities and cultures, and deliver record-breaking global viewership across his 28-day, 20-country African journey.
Meta blocks Tanzania activists’ accounts in post-election crackdown
Rights groups accuse Meta of bowing to political pressure after disabling accounts of prominent activists, as Washington warns it may reassess ties with Tanzania over election-related violence and censorship.
Is West Africa ready for a proactive digital-safety shift?
Speaking at the TikTok West Africa Safety Summit in Dakar recently, Nigerian counter-extremism expert Dr. Akinola Olojo has urged delegates to make the move.