Social media

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized a wave of arrests in Egypt targeting online content creators, calling the prosecutions “abusive” and a direct attack on free expression. According to HRW, …

Nepal has made a dramatic U-turn, reversing a social media ban imposed last week after the decision sparked nationwide “Gen Z” protests that reportedly left at least 19 people dead. …

At least 17 people were killed on Monday after police in Kathmandu opened fire on demonstrators protesting against corruption and a government decision to block major social media platforms, officials …

Mali’s former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara, has been formally charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” and “spreading false information” following a social media post in which he expressed …

Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the government carves out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, a senior …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken decisive action to curb the spread of fake news, disinformation, and incitement capable of widening the trust gap between the Police and members …

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum has warned social media handlers and bloggers against peddling falsehoods and rumours capable of …

Kaduna State political appointees have been cautioned to desist from random and irresponsible posts on social media, as such actions can cause reputational damage to the government. This warning was …

Muhammad Garba The All Progressive Congress APC Jigawa State Chapter has vowed to track and punish the group that embarked on a smearing campaign against the reputation of the Minister …

Following calls for statewide strikes by opposition leaders over a controversial presidential election, the international internet monitor NetBlocks reports that social media access has been limited in Mozambique for the …