Tag: Social Media

Egypt has introduced new binding requirements for social media platforms aimed at protecting children under the age of 15, with the country’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) and National ...

TikTok has unveiled a range of new measures to bolster transparency about AI-generated content, combat AI spam and bolster AI literacy in sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of TikTok's biggest ...

Meta has announced a new subscription-based model for its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. While the apps themselves remain free, users can now access additional "Plus" features through a ...

The Kenyan government has issued a directive to social media platform X, mandating that it establish a physical office in the country within three months. William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary ...

Spotify has unveiled a new verification system to help listeners identify human artists amid the rise of AI-generated music on streaming platforms. The Swedish streaming giant will soon introduce a ...

A new video-sharing and livestreaming platform, UrbanTok, from Kenya has officially debuted, aiming to be a local alternative to TikTok in one of Africa's fastest-evolving creator markets. Launched by Mzawadi ...

An increasing number of governments worldwide are implementing restrictions or outright bans on social media access for children and teenagers. This trend stems from growing concerns about safety, mental health, ...

The Central African nation of Gabon has suspended access to Facebook and TikTok "until further notice." This decision follows the country's media regulator's accusation that these platforms are spreading content ...

In the second quarter of 2025, TikTok removed approximately 600,000 videos in Kenya for violating its community guidelines. This information was shared in the platform's recent quarterly Community Guidelines Enforcement ...

Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy has recently been in discussions with major social media and digital platform providers regarding the contentious issue of content monetisation. John ...