Tag: Social media

  • Children Under 15 Barred from Social Media as UAE Unveils Tough New Rules

    Children Under 15 Barred from Social Media as UAE Unveils Tough New Rules

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    By Gloria Drealomalicha The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen online safety and protect young people from the risks associated with digital platforms. The new measure, approved through a cabinet resolution, requires…

  • Gabon Suspends Social Media Access Indefinitely

    Gabon Suspends Social Media Access Indefinitely

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    By Paul Joseph Gabon’s media regulatory body has declared a suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing that online content has exacerbated conflict and increased divisions within the nation. In a televised announcement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) pointed to the “dissemination of false information,” “cyberbullying,” and the “unauthorized…