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DAKAR, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Senegalese authorities on Thursday refused to raise a ban on social media app TikTok as they demanded that the corporate signal an settlement that will enable the creation of a mechanism to take away accounts.
“In the interim, the restriction is being maintained pending the conclusion of a complete written settlement,” communications minister Moussa Bocar Thiam advised a press convention, including that authorities have been in discussions with TikTok.
Authorities blocked entry to TikTok in August following the arrest of opposition chief Ousmane Sonko, saying the platform was getting used to distribute “hateful and subversive messages” that have been threatening the steadiness of the nation.
An influence battle between Sonko, the Pastef celebration chief, and President Macky Sall led to violent demonstrations in June and broken Senegal’s fame as essentially the most steady democracy in West Africa.
Throughout its discussions with TikTok, the federal government requested higher regulation of the platform and requested questions concerning the functioning of its algorithm and information safety.
It additionally requested for honest remuneration for content material creators that will allow younger folks to make a dwelling from social media.
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