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TikTok launches first-ever Global Youth Council to empower African voices in digital spaces
The council aims to spearhead transformative change in online platforms and ensure that young voices are integral to TikTok’s decision-making processes....
Forex crisis: EFCC to freeze 1,146 bank accounts suspected of illicit transactions following court approval
The court also approved the EFCC's request to complete the investigation within 90 days.
TikTok introduces ‘Account Check’ in new community guidelines update
The Account Check feature is in addition to the existing Account status page, introduced last year, which lists a creator's video violations...
Ethiopia’s Kubik raises $1.9m seed extension to scale its plastic waste upcycling operations
Using proprietary technology, Kubik is looking to upcycle plastic waste into low-carbon, durable, and affordable building materials
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA broadcasts over human rights abuse report coverage
The Burkinabe army has repeatedly committed mass atrocities against civilians in the name of fighting terrorism, HRW said...
‘Productive engagements’- Uber fails to confirm agreement with Lagos govt on data sharing
Uber also said users need not worry about personal data privacy
Kenya orders Glovo and Uber Eats to open physical offices to handle customer complaints
This is also necessary in the absence of regulations governing the operations of food delivery companies
Instagram influencer Jay Mazini bags 7 years in prison for $8m crypto fraud scheme targeting Muslim community
Jay Mazini admitted to exploiting the economic chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic to leverage connections in the Muslim community
Philippines orders Apple, Google to remove Binance app from stores
The Philippines Security and Exchange Commission has ordered the removal of the Binance app from Google and Apple…
Electric Vehicles: IZI Rwanda delivers 5 electric buses to ease public transportation in Kigali
IZI Rwanda, a pioneer in e-mobility, announces the delivery of five electric buses to Kigali. These buses, which…
