The Somali government has suspended the operation of the TikTok, Telegram and betting company 1XBET apps, claiming they are used by terrorists and groups promoting violence in East Africa.
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The Ministry of Communications and Technology issued an order to internet providers to block the apps on Monday. The decision comes as the battle against the jihadist group Al-Shabaab intensifies in the central region of the country.
This is the first time the government has enforced the blocking of specific apps under the guise of anti- terrorism efforts .
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Earlier this month, Senegal suspended TikTok over concerns it was being used to encourage violent protests. Kenyan lawmakers have also announced an investigation into the social media platform following a request to ban it for “inappropriate” content .
Source of information: bnnbloomberg.ca
