Niger Sets New Regulations to Curb Media on WhatsApp, Facebook
Who would have thought that a tool as simple as social media, once deemed for private exchanges, would require government licensing to operate? Yes, you heard it right. Under newly proposed regulations in Niger, if a social media group has 50 members or more, they might soon need a governmental nod to continue their digital interactions.
The announcement came straight from Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed Raliou. During a national television interview, Raliou articulated concerns about these platforms being…