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TikTok Engages African Governments to Strengthen Online Safety at the 2nd Annual Sub-Saharan Africa Safer Internet Summit in Cape Town

In Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok removed over 7.5 million videos in Q3 2024, rising to more than 8 million in Q4 2024—an increase of 14.06% quarter-on-quarter

TikTok (www.TikTok.com) hosted its second Annual Africa Safer Internet Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together government officials, regulators, and industry leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, and other countries convened to discuss critical issues on online safety, content moderation,…

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#YearOnTikTok 2024: Celebrating African Creativity, Culture, and Impact

Year-end report celebrates the year's most memorable trends, moments, and creators in Africa and around the world, with their meaningful impact on and beyond the platform

As we conclude 2024, TikTok (www.TikTok.com) stands as a transformative platform for creators, reshaping the cultural, social, and economic landscapes of Africa. This year, TikTok wasn’t just a platform for trends and challenges—it became a powerhouse for cultural celebration, community building, and entrepreneurial success. From amplifying underrepresented voices to inspiring…

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    • (From left to right: Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda (Director: Government Relations & Public Policy, TikTok SSA, Lillian Kariuki (newly appointed TikTok SSA Safety Advisory Council Member), Dudu Mkhize (Outreach Partnerships Manager, TikTok SSA), Keagile Makgoba (Head: Communications, TikTok SSA)
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TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

The entertainment platform also prioritises community safety education with its latest #SaferTogether campaign

TikTok (www.TikTok.com) is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to…

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TikTok and the African Union Commission Forge Multi-Year Partnership for Digital Safety with #SaferTogether Campaign

This innovative collaboration emerges at a critical moment, addressing the urgent need for digital safety amidst the unique challenges faced by the continent

In an era where digital connectivity defines daily life, TikTok (https://in.TikTok.com), the global pioneer in short-form mobile video, is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking partnership with the African Union Commission's Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), aimed at bolstering online safety awareness among the youth as well as parents, teachers…

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Digital Safety: A Shared Responsibility TikTok is Proud to Prioritise

Working together to ensure the community in Somalia stays #SaferTogether

Recently hosting a series of workshops, TikTok (www.TikTok.com) recognises that safety is a top priority for its community in Somalia and believes collaboration is the key to maintaining a safe app environment. As part of numerous initiatives to ensure a safer platform, TikTok announced a comprehensive refresh of its Community Guidelines…

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