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Youths in Morocco are using social media platforms like Discord, TikTok and Instagram as rallying points for protests against the government’s spending decisions.
Over 70% of views on Nigerian-produced content on YouTube come from outside Nigeria, with over two million Nigerians now watching YouTube on their Tvs.
Egypt has issued a three-month ultimatum to TikTok to align with its cultural and legal standards. The move could severely impact digital creators and reflects Africa’s growing push for regulatory control over global tech platforms like TikTok.
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Youths in Morocco are using social media platforms like Discord, TikTok and Instagram as rallying points for protests against the government’s spending decisions.
Over 70% of views on Nigerian-produced content on YouTube come from outside Nigeria, with over two million Nigerians now watching YouTube on their Tvs.
Egypt has issued a three-month ultimatum to TikTok to align with its cultural and legal standards. The move could severely impact digital creators and reflects Africa’s growing push for regulatory control over global tech platforms like TikTok.
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