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Is social media for kids banned in Egypt?

Partly. Social media for kids is restricted in Egypt. Under-13 account ban decreed Sep 2026; full effect 20 Dec 2026.

Joint SCMR + NTRA decision (Sep 2026): no independent accounts for under-13s, locked safe mode at 13-14, age verification; plans due 20 Oct 2026, full effect 20 Dec 2026 (Digital Policy Alert; Egypt Independent). Not fully in force on 1 Nov 2026.

Source: SCMR/NTRA decree, Sep 2026

• Egypt is one of 4 countries where social media for kids is banned, and 7 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 4.
• In Africa: banned in 0 of 49 countries.

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