Written by Gloria Ngatha On 22 September 2026, leaders from France, Spain, Kenya and Australia co-chaired a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting focused on protecting children’s rights and safety as AI and other digital technologies […]
Written by Alice Njoki A safety investigation in Australia has found gaps in how Roblox protects children from unwanted contact with adults, raising fresh concerns about children’s safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Testing by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found that adults could still send connection requests to […]
Written by Alice Njoki Meta is facing a major trial in the United States that could force changes to some of the features that define Instagram and Facebook, including infinite scrolling, like counts and the way content is recommended to users. The trial began on August 18, 2026, in federal court […]
Written by Alice Njoki ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia , African Union (AU) member states have validated the draft AU Model Law on Child Online Safety and Protection alongside the Common African Position on Ending Violence Against Children (CAP-EVAC), marking a significant step towards strengthening child protection across the continent. The two-day validation meeting […]