Meta’s Nigerian future in doubt after $280m fines
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Last year the Nigerian authorities moved to impose sweeping fines on the US tech giant…

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Meta’s Nigerian future in doubt after $280m fines

This is Africa’s digital decade, says Google’s Okosi
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In a bid to enhance connectivity, support local startups, and drive innovation, Google in 2021…

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This is Africa’s digital decade, says Google’s Okosi

Social media giants stream into Africa
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Of the estimated 5.17bn social media users globally, approximately 384m are in Africa, according to…

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Social media giants stream into Africa

African creatives cash in on TikTok’s explosive growth
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Africa is becoming a key market for social media companies amid a surge in engagement…

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African creatives cash in on TikTok’s explosive growth

What is ‘All eyes on Rafah’? Decoding a viral social trend on Israel’s war
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EXPLANATION An AI-generated image with the text “All eyes on Rafah” was shared over 40…

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What is ‘All eyes on Rafah’? Decoding a viral social trend on Israel’s war

US TikTok ban “could embolden African governments”
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This week the US House of Representatives passed a bill that requires TikTok’s Chinese owner…

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US TikTok ban “could embolden African governments”

Death hoax by Indian model for cervical cancer awareness stirs controversy
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Pandey announced his death due to the disease on Instagram, leading to a flood of…

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Death hoax by Indian model for cervical cancer awareness stirs controversy

CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok grilled about online child safety at US hearing
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Parents and lawmakers say leaders are not doing enough to address dangers such as sexual…

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CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok grilled about online child safety at US hearing

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public
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A honeymoon in western Tibet ended tragically in October when the newlyweds were in a…

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Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public

Poland’s new pro-EU government dismisses state media chiefs
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The Culture Ministry announces layoffs and cites the need to restore the impartiality of state…

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Poland’s new pro-EU government dismisses state media chiefs