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Nigeria is inviting citizens to help shape the country's first child online safety policy, including possible age restrictions for social media. The move puts Africa's largest economy alongside global efforts to protect children from cyberbullying, exploitation, and addictive app features.
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
Britain's new program lets 16 and 17-year-olds choose overnight social media breaks, with early tests showing teens actually keep the settings on. A pilot with 300 families saw better sleep and focus when teens had the option to pause their feeds.
France is poised to become the first EU nation to bar children under 15 from using social media platforms. The landmark legislation aims to protect young people's mental health.
The UK just announced the world's most comprehensive plan to protect kids online, banning social media for everyone under 16 and adding safeguards that put children's wellbeing first. The groundbreaking rules take effect in spring 2027 after 116,000 people weighed in.
Dubai Media Academy and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University just joined forces to prepare the next generation of media professionals for the digital age. The partnership brings together academic excellence and real-world industry experience to build skills in AI, digital media, and innovation.
Australia just proposed groundbreaking laws that would let people choose what they see on social media—no more algorithm control. Users over 16 could switch to feeds showing only friends and creators they actually follow.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
Countries around the world are taking bold steps to shield children from the risks of social media. From Australia's groundbreaking ban to similar proposals across Europe and Asia, governments are prioritizing young people's mental health and safety online.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
France is fast-tracking a law to protect children from harmful online content by banning social media for anyone under 15 before the new school year starts. The move comes as nearly half of French teens spend up to five hours daily on their phones.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah just graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, specializing in international human rights. The Ghanaian media personality is now being discussed as a potential candidate for Parliament back home.
A 27-year-old feminist media founder and her professional bra fitter mom are lifting up women in surprisingly parallel ways. Despite their political differences, this mother-daughter duo proves empowerment comes in many forms.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Scientists cracked the code on which climate policies actually work by analyzing 1,737 measures across 40 countries over three decades. The answer: 28 specific policies consistently reduce emissions, giving world leaders a proven playbook for climate action.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
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