TikTok broadens mental health awareness fund to Africa

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.

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

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.

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

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

The company says it will work with President Donald Trump to develop a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the US.

Nigeria said the considerable rise in taxes demonstrates the importance of strong regulatory frameworks.

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

TikTok’s regional safety advisory councils include experts in youth safety, free expression, and hate speech.

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

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