DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).

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 Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...

SENEGAL BANS TIKTOK, SEEKS REGULATION DEAL.(PHOTO).


Senegal Bans TikTok, Seeks Regulation Deal

Senegalese authorities have refused to lift the ban on TikTok, a Chinese social media app, until the company signs an agreement that will allow the creation of the algorithm to delete accounts.

The ban was placed in August following the arrest of an opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, saying the platform was being used to distribute hateful and subversive messages that threatened the stability of the country.

The government requested for an improved regulation of TikTok, clarification on its algorithm and data protection, and fair compensation for content creators to support young people’s social media livelihoods.

Communications minister, Moussa Bocar Thiam, said at a press conference that the restriction is being maintained pending the conclusion of a comprehensive written agreement.

Many other events have been happening with the social media platform aside receiving bans from countries like Senegal and Somalia.

Also, Irish regulators have fined TikTok €345 million for violating children’s privacy.

 

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