Somalia Bans TikTok, Telegram, 1x Bet Over ‘Misinformation, Horrific Media’

In a statement that was released late on Sunday, Somali Minister Jama Hassan Khalif said, “The minister of communications orders internet companies to stop the aforementioned applications, which terrorists and immoral groups use to spread constant horrific images and misinformation to the public.”

Members of insurgent group al Shabaab often post about their activities on TikTok and Telegram.