Internet Shutdowns Surge in Africa Despite Human Rights Concerns A global rise in internet shutdowns has worsened digital repression, with Africa recording 21 blackouts in 2024, the highest number in…
South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok: Balancing Online Safety with Public Rights South Sudan, a country plagued by violent unrest, has recently made a significant decision regarding its…
South Sudan Blocks Social Media After Riots and Violence In a bid to quell the rising tensions fueled by violent unrest, the South Sudanese authorities have resorted to a drastic…
Brazil Challenges Meta’s Hate Speech Policy Changes Brazil has recently demanded answers from Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, over proposed policy changes that could…
EU Disagrees with Meta CEO’s “Censorship” Claims: Understanding the Digital Services Act The European Commission recently found itself at odds with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his characterization of EU…
Impacts of the Digital Services Act on Critical Voices in Serbia Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Western Balkans are closely monitoring the implications of the European Union’s Digital Services…
After nearly ten months of restrictions, the Nepalese government has decided to lift the ban on TikTok, a move that highlights the evolving landscape of digital regulations in the country.…