Africa: ‘New Quest Unlocked’ – UN Experts Counter Extremism in Gaming Spaces

UN experts are warning about the need for enhanced protection in gaming platforms against extremist exploitation, as the industry has grown to $196 billion by 2023. Counter-terrorism specialists are collaborating with gaming companies to address the recruitment of extremists in gaming spaces, highlighted in a recent event called New Quest Unlocked. The focus is on understanding and countering the threat posed by extremist groups targeting young people through gaming platforms, with a particular emphasis on Africa’s gaming market and the development of ‘gaming intelligence’ for global prevention strategies.

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