3 d. ago African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account

African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account  Al Jazeera

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9 d. ago Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 – Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. On Thursday, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid […] The post Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenyan man says he’s Elon Musk’s son — social media debunks in seconds

Kenyan man says he’s Elon Musk’s son — social media debunks in seconds  The Economic Times

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1 week ago South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex

At the time, Zambian state lawyers argued that personal wishes should not override the greater public interest.

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1 week ago Omit Your Social Media, Lose Your Visa: US Embassy Warns Kenyans

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyans applying for American visas to be fully forthcoming about their use of social media when applying for the application forms. In a statement on Monday, August 4, the embassy warned that not disclosing social media details could lead to automatic visa denial and even render an applicant ineligible for consideration for any visa in the future. “Did you know that omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas?” the statement posed. The embassy clarified that beginning 2019, applicants for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas are required to The post Omit Your Social Media, Lose Your Visa: US Embassy Warns Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago “We Were Beaten Over Milk”: Siblings’ Shocking Experience Forces Quickmart to Act

Quickmart Supermarket has apologized to the public after a viral video where two customers recounted a troubling experience at its Buruburu branch. In the video, a brother and sister narrated how an innocent misunderstanding over milk was turned into a humiliating experience, complete with physical abuse and public accusations of shoplifting. The emotional account resonated with many on social media, prompting the public condemnation of the handling of the situation by the supermarket’s management. Responding to the outrage, Quickmart, in a statement on Tuesday, August 5, took responsibility for the incident. It confirmed that it had acted, including suspending staff The post “We Were Beaten Over Milk”: Siblings’ Shocking Experience Forces Quickmart to Act appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has moved to calm people’s nerves following public outrage over its latest policy recommendations on alcohol abuse control. While the sweeping reforms became public about two weeks ago, it was not until yesterday that the public let their feelings known, taking to various social media spaces to condemn some of the measures such as sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms and residential areas. The new measures are contained in the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, adopted by the Cabinet on June 24. The post No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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