Legal actions against Meta in Africa continue to grow with each passing day. Nigeria has upheld a $220 million fine against the tech giant over allegations of privacy violations and market abuses.
The case is based on investigations by the country’s consumer and data protection agencies and accuses Meta of unauthorized data sharing, discriminatory practices, market manipulation, and denying users control over their personal information.
Following these charges, Ghana has launched a separate investigation into Meta. In this case, it is alleged that the work performed by content moderators for the company has had serious mental health impacts.
A similar case has also emerged in Kenya. A court there ruled that Meta is liable for the responsibilities arising from work it outsourced to another company through third-party contracting.
These mounting legal challenges could significantly impact how tech giants operate across Africa and may play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s digital regulatory future.