TikTok Fights More Potential Bans, This Time in Africa

JOHANNESBURG—Soon after the government of Senegal blocked access to TikTok last month, executives of the world’s most downloaded app faced more problems brewing across Africa. Kenya’s parliament was considering outlawing it, too. TikTok says it is unprofitable in large part because it is spending profusely to silo its U.S. and European operations from its Chinese parent company, a move aimed at appeasing politicians and averting bans.