Kenyan content creator Baba Talisha has publicly defended himself following accusations by a social media user who alleged that he was living a lavish lifestyle using funds raised in honor of the late TikToker Brian Chira. The dispute, which unfolded on Facebook on Friday, January 2, 2026, has reignited broader…
A Malian woman known for her TikTok videos supporting the army was abducted and publicly executed by armed assailants, state media and local sources confirmed. Mariam Cisse, who had nearly 100,000 followers, was taken from the northern town of Tonka on Thursday and later shot by her captors, according to…
Seventeen-year-old TikTok sensation Kaluma Boy has been awarded a full university scholarship just days after capturing the nation’s heart with videos showing his dedication to caring for his ailing father. The announcement was made on Sunday, October 5, 2025, by Bishop Ben Kamau (Muthee Kiengei) of JCM Church Ruiru during…
TikTok has committed to stronger safeguards for children’s privacy and safety in Canada following a joint investigation by federal and provincial privacy regulators. The inquiry — led by Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne alongside authorities from Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta — found that TikTok’s age-verification and data protection measures…
Over the past week, TikTok has been flooded with a new viral phenomenon: RaptureTok. Thousands of users have been posting videos about an alleged biblical Rapture predicted to occur on September 23–24, 2025. The viral movement began after Pastor Joshua Mhlakela, a South African preacher, claimed to have seen Jesus…
In a major step toward reshaping TikTok’s presence in the United States, the White House confirmed Monday that tech giant Oracle will serve as the security provider for a U.S.-based version of the app’s algorithm. The move is part of a broader agreement to transition TikTok’s American operations into a…