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Last month, Google unveiled its newest project, Stadia, a game streaming service similar to video streaming on YouTube, which will allow the digital communications giant to capitalize on its cloud technology and a global …
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The government of Benin has cancelled a recent decree that imposed a tax on users of platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp. Known as “over-the-top” platforms, they can deliver media content directly to users without using traditional telecommunications infrastructure …
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Following widespread criticism and outcry that trailed imposition of tax on social media usage in the Republic of Benin, the West African country has shown respect to the views of its citizens who fought against the social media and Internet …
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The Republic of Benin, a French-speaking West African country, has introduced a tariff on social media use. The government recently passed a directive that will tax its citizens on the use of Internet and social media applications. The directive followed …
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In a manner the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump dishes out his anti-media rhetoric, authorities in Egypt are taking aim at an alleged barrage of “fake news” they say is meant to sow division and undermine the rule of …
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“Non-democratic countries with poor human rights records maintain power by tightly controlling information, limiting people’s ability to share opinions, organize and create democratic alternatives.”- Anonymous
Internet freedom is a broad term encompassing several related concepts regarding use of …
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The Zambian government is set to initiate a daily levy of 30 Ngwee (about $0.03) on Internet voice calls. The new tariff proposal was contained in a press statement issued after the government cabinet meeting early this week.
The …
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