Somali youths have spoken out strongly against the impending TikTok ban in the country.
TikTok users gathered in Mogadishu to issue their views on the recent announcement by the government to ban TikTok, 1XBET, and Telegram in the country.
Recently, the government imposed a ban that kicks off on August 24.
That announcement caused consternation within the vibrant online community in Somalia.
TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the East African nation over the past few years.
Tons of Somali youths now depend on it for their livelihood.
Speaking to the media, they mentioned that enforcing the ban could have serious repercussions on their source of income.
They appealed to authorities to cancel the ban as TikTok offers numerous benefits.
Some of these include the fostering of cultural exchanges, entertainment, and economic opportunities.