Bans

Russia Bans Facebook and Instagram Under ‘Extremism’ Law, WhatsApp Exempted

A Russian court has labelled Meta Platforms Inc an “extremist organisation”, banning the activities of the United States company on…

3 years ago

FIFA Bans Matches in Russia as 3 European Countries Refuse to Play Country in World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA has said no international football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be…

3 years ago

China Bans Five UK MPs for Xinjiang ‘Disinformation’

China has imposed sanctions on nine UK citizens - including five MPs - for spreading what it called "lies and…

4 years ago

Kenya Bans Maize From Uganda and Tanzania Over Cancer Fears

Reports suggest Kenyan authorities have banned maize imports from neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania over safety concerns, media outlets in the…

4 years ago

Facebook Bans Myanmar Military from Its Platforms with Immediate Effect

Facebook on Thursday said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect,…

4 years ago

CBN Orders Banks to Shut Accounts of Persons Involved in Cryptocurrency Trading

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all financial institutions including banks in the country to shut accounts of…

4 years ago

UK Bans Arrivals from South America Over Brazil Coronavirus Variant

Britain has banned arrivals from South American countries and Portugal because of concerns over a new Brazilian variant of the…

4 years ago