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TikTok Enhances User Safety Over 8 Million Harmful Videos Removed in Sub-Saharan Africa in Q4 2024

TikTok has announced the removal of over 8 million harmful videos from its platform in Sub-Saharan Africa during the final quarter of 2024. This marks a significant 14.06% increase from the 7.5 million videos taken down in the previous quarter.

The platform emphasized that 99.5% of these videos were removed proactively before any user flagged them, demonstrating TikTok’s commitment to quick action and maintaining a safe environment for users.

In North Africa, a similar trend was observed, with TikTok removing over 7 million harmful videos in both Q3 and Q4 of 2024. This represented an 8.7% increase between the quarters, with 99.3% of these videos being taken down before user reports.

These efforts reflect TikTok’s continued push to maintain a positive and safe online space, backed by advanced technology and stringent content moderation practices.

The platform revealed these figures at its second Annual Africa Safer Internet Summit, held on March 29 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event gathered government officials, regulators, and tech leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss online safety, content moderation, and policy development.

Representatives from countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire participated in discussions about addressing major online safety concerns and shaping digital policies. The summit underscored TikTok’s dedication to user safety, while also fostering collaboration with policymakers to build strong digital frameworks that balance protection and innovation.

Helena Lersch, TikTok’s Vice President for Public Policy, highlighted the importance of collaboration in ensuring a secure digital space. She said, “Billions of people come to TikTok every day to create, share, and connect, and we’re continually evolving our policies and practices to safeguard our platform so our community can discover and do what they love. This summit underscores the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and regulators in shaping a digital ecosystem that is both innovative and secure.”

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve digital safety across Africa, TikTok also announced plans to enhance its digital literacy and safety initiatives. These include new partnerships and training programs aimed at promoting responsible content creation, digital awareness, and user safety.

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