GLOBAL / AFRICA — The World Happiness Report 2026 highlights Africa’s complex well-being landscape as global youth happiness declines, particularly in Western nations. While North America and Western Europe see falling happiness among those under 25, African nations show more varied trends, with many countries maintaining or improving youth life satisfaction. Journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo notes:…
Ugandan authorities have announced the lifting of social media restrictions following the conclusion of the country’s electoral season, marking a return to normal online activity after weeks of heightened controls. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who confirmed that access to social media platforms had…
Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday to a social media landscape without access to their accounts, as the country implemented a world-first ban aimed at protecting under-16s from addictive algorithms, online predators, and cyberbullying. The law targets 10 major platforms—Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch, and X—requiring them to block users…