World
Different countries consider a range of social media bans
Meta is facing fresh scrutiny in Europe after the European Commission issued a preliminary finding this week alleging the company failed to…
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World
Sweden to fine social media sites over murder-related advertisements
Sweden is moving to crack down on what officials describe as brazen online “murder adverts,” with the government proposing new rules that…
World
Norway Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Norway is moving to tighten children’s access to social media, with the government saying it will propose a ban for users under…
World
Greece to ban social media for children under 15 starting in 2027
Greece will block children under 15 from accessing social media starting 1 January next year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today, unveiling…
Somalia
Concerns Rise Over Somalia Ports Minister’s Social Media Posts Fueling Civil War
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Alarm is growing over a string of social media posts by Somalia’s ports and maritime transport minister, Abdulqadir Mohamed…
World
Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under Age 14
Austria has set its sights on social media use by young people, announcing plans to prohibit access for children up to the…
West-Africa
Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial, Hiiraan Online Says
Kali Hays,Technology reporter, Nardine Saadand Regan Morris,Los AngelesFriday March 27, 2026 A Los Angeles jury delivered a landmark decision on Friday, finding…
Somalia
Former asylum seeker grows €9m car dealership through social media efforts
Emmet RyanTuesday March 24, 2026 Nadia Adan helms a business with two garages, more than 500,000 followers on social media and €9m…
World
EU experts begin crafting a ban on children’s use of social media
BRUSSELS — An EU expert group will begin work this week on whether to restrict or ban social media access for children,…
Central-Africa
Gabon Bans Social Media Amid Growing Online Conflicts
Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Tensions Gabon’s media regulator has announced a sweeping suspension of all social media platforms, a drastic…
World
Keir Starmer pledges swift action on UK social media regulation
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to act “within months, not years” to curb addictive social media features and protect children…
