The Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy of Senegal announced the suspension of the TikTok application in the country following the observation that the social network was being used by malicious individuals to spread hateful and subversive messages, endangering national stability.
The Minister revealed that TikTok had become a favored tool for those seeking to sow discord and threaten the country’s stability. Hate speech and subversive messages were detected on the platform, raising serious concerns about their potential impact on social cohesion and national peace.
As a result, the government has decided to suspend the TikTok application in the country until further notice. This measure aims to prevent the dissemination of harmful content and protect citizens’ safety. Senegal’s telecommunications operators have been informed of this suspension and are required to comply with official requisitions.
While freedom of expression is a fundamental right, Senegal takes the preservation of national stability and the security of its citizens very seriously. By temporarily suspending TikTok, the government aims to prevent any risks of misinformation or incitement to violence through this platform.
