Social Media Governance and Regulatory Frameworks in East African States: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa

Key Points

• The article aims to explore the governance and regulatory frameworks for social media in East African states and their implications for sub-Saharan Africa.
• Organizes the problem and strongest scholarship related to social media governance.
• Analytical implications are presented in a concise format.
• Focuses on institutional, policy, and theoretical dynamics relevant to Africa.
• Highlights key lessons from East African governance frameworks.
• Identifies important institutional and policy dynamics for the African context.
• Provides practical conclusions linked to governance challenges.

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