Social media platform subject to child safety regulations in the US and UK, and appears in Ghanaian coverage of online political speech and content moderation.
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Joy Online
… While radio remains a powerful tool in many Ghanaian homes, the real conversations now happen on WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook and X (formerly twitter). …
Reinventing political campaigns in Ghana: Strategy, technology, and the grassrootsBusiness & Financial Times
… Price-led decision making is now dominant: Shoppers actively compare prices via WhatsApp groups, TikTok reviews, and marketplace platforms before entering stores like Shoprite, Fairway, Friendly Mall, China Mall(s), Palace. …
Winning the battle for attention, affordability & advocacyJoy Online
An Italian parents’ group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict minors’ access to social media platforms. …
Italy parents’ group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors’ social media useThe Ghanaian Times
… TikTok has absorbed hours that once went to television. Twitter debates about local football, politics, and celebrity carry the same cultural weight that talk radio once held. …
How Technology Is Changing Leisure and Entertainment in Urban GhanaJoy Online
… He also put TikTok under scrutiny, with its US operation eventually being separated from its Chinese parent company. …
Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truceJoy Online
… irect messages, though critics say it does not meet industry standards Snapchat uses it for direct message photos and videos and has previously said it plans to extend it to text Discord plans to make voice and video calls end‑to‑end encrypted by default However, in March, TikTok …
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?Business & Financial Times
… Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok became essential tools in Crocs’ marketing strategy. …
Comms and branding with Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI: How Crocs reinvented itself: Lessons from a brand’s remarkable comebackJoy Online
… these lawsuits and are removing ads that attempt to recruit plaintiffs for them,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement. “We will not allow trial lawyers to profit from our platforms while simultaneously claiming they are harmful.” Meta, Google, Snapchat and TikTok …
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction casesThe Ghanaian Times
… The campaign lives primarily on TikTok and Instagram, where Miss Elikemm is already a familiar voice. …
Let’s raise awareness about mental health this May- Betty Elikem AzornuJoy Online
… Such regulations, for instance, meant Beijing’s approval was needed to secure President Donald Trump’s deal to keep TikTok available in the US after its sale by Chinese parent company ByteDance. …
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up ManusGhana's Narcotics Control Commission has raised concerns about growing illicit drug abuse among young people in senior high schools, linking the trend to indiscipline and poor academic behaviour. The Ashanti Regional Office organized a seminar for guidance counsellors and teachers to equip them with skills to identify and support students struggling with substance abuse.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has raised concerns about growing illicit drug abuse among young people in senior high schools, linking the trend to indiscipline and poor academic behaviour. The Ashanti Regional Office organized a seminar for guidance counsellors and teachers to equip them with skills to identify and support students struggling with substance abuse.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida who alleged the platform was designed to be addictive. The settlement comes as other social media firms face similar litigation over accusations of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Highlife star Kofi Kinaata's patriotic anthem 'Black Stars,' produced by WillisBeatz and released before Ghana's Panama match, has become the unofficial anthem for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and the most-used Black Stars track on social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A U.S. appeals court in Cincinnati ruled that Ohio can enforce a law requiring social media platforms including Instagram to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their services, overturning a lower-court block and finding the law does not violate First Amendment protections.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The FBI thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, arresting five men across four US states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones and firing on "high value targets," with a second wave of attackers intended to storm the White House gate.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has developed one of Africa's most open communication environments since the 1992 Constitution, with citizens and journalists engaging freely on governance and public issues. However, new challenges including political polarization, misinformation, online harassment, digital surveillance, hate speech, economic pressures on journalism, and legal contestation of public expression have emerged in the digital age.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Florida's attorney general filed a lawsuit claiming TikTok violated the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14 to create accounts, alleging the platform allows underage users access and misrepresents exposure to violent or sexual content. TikTok says it is complying with the law and suspending accounts of users under 14 in Florida.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media sites such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram for under-16s, with restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms where children can contact strangers. The government expects regulation by year-end and enforcement around spring.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and others. The government will also restrict children from livestreaming on "safer" sites and talking to strangers on gaming apps, with additional measures such as social media curfews for older teenagers being considered.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence's real disruption to Ghana's marketing industry is not automation but the ability to uncover patterns and behavioural truths at scale, enabling brands to compete by discovering and acting on hidden opportunities faster than before.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
According to PR expert Prosper Delali Ayayee, successful public relations depends not just on message quality but on selecting the right communication channel for each situation—whether managing a crisis, launching projects, or engaging stakeholders. The medium chosen can determine success or failure, as modern PR professionals must navigate traditional media, digital platforms, and face-to-face engagement.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Immigration Service secured the conviction of a Nigerian trader, Ada Peace, for human trafficking and immigration offences, resulting in a seven-year prison sentence from an Accra Circuit Court. The GIS Asankragwa Sector Command's intelligence-led operation rescued two victims, aged 21 and 13, who were recruited with false job promises and forced into prostitution.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Florida has become the first US state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company endangers children, aids mass shooters, and coaxes users into suicide in pursuit of profit. The lawsuit cites mass shootings at Florida State University and killings of University of South Florida doctoral students, in which the suspect allegedly asked ChatGPT about disposing of human bodies.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An IMANI-PULSE analysis of 10,000 mentions across digital platforms in May 2026 found that Ghanaians' political conversations are increasingly focused on governance outcomes, policy delivery, and accountability rather than political personalities, with policy discussions accounting for 78.2% of classified conversations and an almost neutral overall sentiment score.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Having internet data does not automatically mean good internet; download speed—the rate at which information travels from the internet to your device—is what actually shapes your online experience. Internet speed is shared across devices in the same home, so simultaneous streaming, video calls, file downloads, and app updates divide the available speed among all connected devices.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta has reached an amicable settlement with Breathitt School District in Kentucky, which had sued over mental health costs allegedly caused by the company's social media platforms. The case, a test case for over 1,000 US school districts pursuing similar claims, was settled alongside three other defendants: TikTok, Snap Inc, and Google's YouTube.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service arrested a suspect identified as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, for allegedly making insulting remarks and threats against President John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on TikTok. The suspect was arrested on May 20, 2026, in the Sekyere Kumawu District and is currently in custody assisting with investigations.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UK regulator Ofcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube for failing to commit to significant changes reducing harmful content for children, saying content feeds are "not safe enough" despite the platforms' existing safety features. Meta, Snap and Roblox agreed to stronger anti-grooming measures, and Ofcom said it would share concerns about ineffective age-rule enforcement with the government.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako's campaign team has condemned videos on TikTok by a user called "Boya" that allegedly contain insults and personal attacks on its management members, calling for restraint and pledging to focus on issue-based campaigning rather than character attacks.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Royal Observatory Greenwich warns that AI tools providing instant answers to questions could erode human intelligence and the habits of questioning and evaluation that underpin knowledge, innovation and expertise. The director of Royal Museums Greenwich argues that historical astronomical discoveries would not have occurred without humans actively pursuing answers and encountering unexpected results that AI systems might not surface.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
As Ghana approaches the 2028 election, political parties must rethink campaign approaches to reach a younger, more connected electorate through constituency-level targeting and digital platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook rather than relying on traditional media and rallies alone.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A marketing strategist argues that Ghanaian brands must compete on "precision relevance" rather than visibility, as high inflation, youth-dominated demographics, and 70 percent mobile internet penetration have created a "hyper-rational" consumer who compares prices online before shopping and exhibits declining brand loyalty.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An Italian parents' movement and families sued Meta and TikTok in Milan's business court, seeking to require stronger age-verification systems for users under 14, remove manipulative algorithms, and provide transparent information on harms of overuse. MOIGE says about 3.5 million Italian children aged 7 to 14 are illegally active on these platforms.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Technology has fundamentally changed how urban Ghanaians spend their leisure time, shifting from communal television watching and veranda gatherings to smartphone use and on-demand streaming. Streaming platforms have gained traction in Ghana's cities, with YouTube dominant across income levels and subscription services gaining ground among younger professionals, while local content creators produce Ghanaian-targeted short-form video and podcasts.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
US President Donald Trump will travel to China from 13–15 May to meet Xi Jinping, the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade. The visit comes as a key test of the trade truce between Washington and Beijing following a tit-for-tat tariff war that saw tariffs top 100%.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Instagram has switched off end-to-end encryption on direct messages worldwide, a reversal of Meta's previous commitment to the technology. The shift means Meta can now access message content, and while child protection groups welcome the decision, privacy advocates have condemned it.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Crocs has undergone a dramatic transformation from a utility shoe dismissed as poor taste to a sought-after global fashion statement. The brand's turnaround resulted from deliberate marketing strategies, focus on comfort and self-expression, and authentic collaborations that appealed to millennials, Gen Z, and celebrities.
7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
US senators Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar criticized Meta for removing advertisements by attorneys seeking clients in social media addiction lawsuits. Meta said it removed the ads to defend itself against the lawsuits and prevent trial lawyers from profiting using its platforms.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Betty Elikem Azornu has launched 'Mindful May', a campaign to destigmatise mental health conversations in Ghana through plain language and honest discussion of issues like family pressure, toxic productivity, and depression, with a different weekly focus throughout the month.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chinese regulators have prohibited Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus, worth approximately $2 billion, citing restrictions on foreign investment in the deal. Meta said the transaction complied with applicable law and anticipates an appropriate resolution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →