Unquestionably, social media is not the sole cause of unrest in Ethiopia, but its role in exacerbating an already volatile situation cannot be disputed. TikTok, which has over a million active users in Ethiopia, is becoming a platform where violence is promoted without being censored, endangering the lives of many individuals. In today’s society, where social media is a breeding ground for hate speech and misinformation, this may not be strange. Ethiopia is not the only country that has been hurt by false information spread on social media, including through TikTok. “It is not clear who really regulates the social media activities and whether they are respecting the law.

Source: Ethiopian News December 11, 2022 04:37 UTC