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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. The temporary ban, which could be extended to up to 90 days, will come…
Musa Khawula Remains Behind Bars Amid Legal Troubles
Renowned South African gossip blogger Musa Khawula, known for his controversial takes and a following of over 200,000, is facing a growing legal storm. Khawula, a polarizing figure in the social media space, appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier this week. The blogger’s latest court appearance stems from allegations of defamatory statements made against…
TikTok went dark in the US hours before a federal ban came into effect
Popular social media app, TikTok, stopped working in the United States late on Saturday night, leaving millions of users unable to watch or post videos on the platform. The temporary shutdown came hours before a new law banning the video-sharing app was due to come into effect. In a message to users, the Chinese company…
TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action
TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect. In a statement late on Friday, it said the White House and the Department of Justice had “failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that are…
Take a Look at New Mechanics in This Mysterious Indie Game
Glass Revolver showcased another footage of the upcoming adventure We Kill Monsters. Take a look at the new footage from an upcoming indie game We Kill Monsters, developed by Jacob Williams, also known as Glass Revolver, in collaboration with Ali Eser, Lateralis, Yan Spencer, and Biano Lima. This solo or co-op adventure with mysterious vibes features stunning visually…
๐จ๐ฎ French Troop Withdrawal from Cรดte d’Ivoire: Local Businesses Brace for Economic Impact
The impending withdrawal of French troops from Cรดte d’Ivoire has sparked significant concern among local business owners, particularly those in Port-Bouรซt, a suburb of Abidjan. These entrepreneurs have long depended on the patronage of approximately 600 French soldiers stationed at the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp. The departure of these troops, scheduled for the…
The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Mediaโs First Extinction-Level Event: What It Means for Dropshipping, E-commerce, and Net Neutrality
In recent years, TikTok has become one of the worldโs most influential social media platforms, shaping consumer trends, advertising strategies, and the future of e-commerce. However, growing discussions in the United States about banning TikTok due to national security concerns could trigger what some are calling social mediaโs first “extinction-level event.” Such a move would…
Steam Deck’s OS Expands to Lenovo’s New Handheld
Valve is steadily spreading its influence โ first with Steam as a PC games hub, then with Steam Deck in the handheld area, and now the latter’s OS is exclusive to Valve’s products no more. Valve announced that Lenovo’s new handheld, Lenovo Legion Go S, revealed at CES 2025, will be powered by SteamOS, becoming the…
๐ณ๐ฌ Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments. The suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on Dec. 10 at…
๐ฑ๐ทLiberia: Campaigners Announce Mass Protest to Challenge Internet Price Hikes Amid Economic Hardship, Plan Marches to LTA Headquarters, Executive Mansionย
Monrovia โ When the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, under the acting management headed by Abdullah Kamara imposed a hefty fine on Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia in June this year for allegedly engaging in unhealthy business competition, it did not envisage that citizens would be greatly affected when the GSM companies cancel their promotion. Nearly…
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