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24 Mar 2025

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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26 Feb 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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6 Feb 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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28 Jan 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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20 Jan 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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13 Nov 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.
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22 Aug 2024

TikTok launches Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Council

TikTok’s regional safety advisory councils include experts in youth safety, free expression, and hate speech.
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TikTok removes 1.7 million Nigerians for platform breaches

TikTok says the removed videos violated several regulations, including those governing integrity and authenticity, privacy and security, and safety, among others.
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19 Mar 2024

TikTok, African Union launch digital safety campaign

TikTok said that it is collaborating with the African Union Commission to launch the Africa-wide #SaferTogether Campaign on digital safety.
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21 Feb 2024

When is sharing oversharing on social media?

The best way to avoid the dangers of this trend is simply not to engage in it, according to Collard.