TikTok assures user safety for Africans on its platform
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.