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Yuletide: Meta closes two million accounts amid shopping scam

Yuletide: Meta closes two million accounts amid shopping scam

The company, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, revealed on Monday it has taken down over two million accounts linked to scam centres.

Google bans African Stream digital media

Google bans African Stream digital media

Google has banned African Stream digital media organisation, which recently faced accusations of spying on behalf of Russia.

Kenya ex-moderators can sue Meta for layoffs, judges rule

Kenya ex-moderators can sue Meta for layoffs, judges rule

The appeals court uphold an earlier ruling by a Kenyan labour court in April 2023 that Meta could face trial over the moderators' dismissals.

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'

The outlets are accused of running covert information influence operations and military procurement.

Meta removes TRT Arabi documentary on Israeli attacks against journalists

Meta removes TRT Arabi documentary on Israeli attacks against journalists

The Turkish Radio Television's documentary "Journalism Under Genocide," which exposes Israeli military crimes against journalists, was deleted from Facebook, sparking controversy over Meta's policies.

Türkiye removes access block as Instagram complies with demands

Türkiye removes access block as Instagram complies with demands

Türkiye and META reached agreement regarding framework of catalogue crimes and will collaborate on censorship matters.

Meta apologises for removing Malaysia PM posts on Haniyeh's assassination

Meta apologises for removing Malaysia PM posts on Haniyeh's assassination

While the PM's office condemned the initial removal as a suppression of free expression, the tech giant attributed it to an operational error.

Meta removes 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria over scams

Meta removes 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria over scams

The move comes just days after Nigeria fined Meta $220 million over data protection and privacy laws violation.

Nigeria fines Meta $220m for Facebook, WhatsApp data privacy breach

Nigeria fines Meta $220m for Facebook, WhatsApp data privacy breach

Meta was accused of collecting the data of Nigerian users on its platforms without their consent.

Meta lifts restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts

Meta lifts restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts

Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts were initially suspended indefinitely a day after his supporters attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

EU court tightens screws on Meta for illicit profiteering

EU court tightens screws on Meta for illicit profiteering

Will online privacy become a right only accessible for the wealthy, and could this cause a digital divide?

Türkiye's competition board fines Meta $38.2 million in data-sharing probe

Türkiye's competition board fines Meta $38.2 million in data-sharing probe

The board launched an investigation into Meta in December over a possible violation of competition law by linking its social media platforms Threads and Instagram.