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Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma says loyal soldiers escorted him to safety

FILE PHOTO: Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his presidential election campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his presidential election campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo

Cameroon's top court rejects election petitions amid clashes in the north

A man votes during the presidential election, in Yaounde, Cameroon October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
A man votes during the presidential election, in Yaounde, Cameroon October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

4 in 5 in S’pore encounter harmful content online; 2 in 3 call for stronger laws: MDDI surveys

Meta’s Facebook hosted most of the harmful content, followed by YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram.
Meta’s Facebook hosted most of the harmful content, followed by YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram.

New York City sues social media companies for allegedly addicting children

The complaint said 77.3 per cent of New York City high school students admitted to spending three or more hours a day on “screen time”.
The complaint said 77.3 per cent of New York City high school students admitted to spending three or more hours a day on “screen time”.

Filipino vlogger accused of inciting sedition arrested for Facebook post about president

Authorities described the post as making a veiled death threat against the president.
Authorities described the post as making a veiled death threat against the president.

Court releases Tunisian man sentenced to death after widespread criticism

The man had been sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising President Kais Saied.
The man had been sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising President Kais Saied.

Tunisian sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising president

Tunisia has faced growing criticism by rights groups over the erosion of judicial independence.
Tunisia has faced growing criticism by rights groups over the erosion of judicial independence.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 2, 2025

Palestinians heading south with their belongings, in Gaza on Oct 1.
Palestinians heading south with their belongings, in Gaza on Oct 1.

Madagascar protesters demand president's resignation in fifth day of rallies

Protesters gesture in front of riot police officers during a demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in the capital Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy
Protesters gesture in front of riot police officers during a demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in the capital Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

Suspension of Malaysiakini’s Facebook pages remains a mystery as minister denies taking action

Malayisa Communication and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he reached out to Meta over the matter.
Malayisa Communication and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he reached out to Meta over the matter.

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