UK to Announce Social Media Ban For Under-16s

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to “call time on a system that’s failing our kids” ahead of his expected announcement of an under-16s social media ban. Mr Starmer will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference today. He promised “bold action” in response to calls for change from parents, after the…

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Beyond Scrolling: How Social Media Shapes Student Life at FBC

Freetown — At Fourah Bay College (FBC), social media has evolved far beyond casual scrolling. It has become an essential part of student life, a tool for learning, work, and connection. For 18-year-old Augusta Osmatu Bangura, a Mass Communication student, social media is both a companion and a classroom. “WhatsApp is the first app I open in the morning,”…

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