Lobby groups fume over proposed new social media laws in Mauritius
Digital rights campaigners react to tabling of new amendments to the country’s ICT Act.
Tawanda Karombo
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Twitter’s Dorsey to be based in Ghana for six months
Online media have reported on fresh development regarding the social network’s decision to set up HQ in the country.
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Africa aims to take on Facebook, Instagram with new social media app
MY! platform, developed by MyCountryMyWorld, is scheduled to be launched on 10 May 2021.
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New campaign launched to attract investment in Botswana’s webspace
Industry regulator introduces new .bw domains to boost e-commerce.
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Campaign mobilised to entrench internet as fundamental human right
#UnmuteTheWorld campaign launched to get all of Africa online.
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Ghana’s mixed track record with social media regulation
While Twitter intends to establish its Africa HQ in the country, internet freedom organisations remain concerned.
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Twitter sets up Africa headquarters in Ghana
The company establishes its first physical presence on the African continent, 15 years after the launch of the micro-blogging platform.
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Africa continues to try to censor social media
Study shows over the past six years, 28 out of 54 countries on the continent have employed some form of a social media ban or disruption.
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Telkom to use SA’s first WhatsApp payment gateway
Ukheshe Technologies and Infobip introduce chat banking solution.
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The Internet’s time to be a basic ‘human right’ has arrived
On the occasion of the 32nd birthday of the World Wide Web, chief web advocate Nnenna Nwakanma highlights key actions for the future of its existence.
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Deep concern over internet disruptions in Senegal
Digital rights group Paradigm Initiative urges government to respect international human rights obligations.
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Kenya first to access Opera’s new chat service
Browser developer announces new dedicated chat service Hype available via Opera Mini.
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Zambia: Lungu threatens widespread arrests of social media abusers
Industry regulator ordered to stop irresponsible use of social media platforms.