Egypt Proposes Social Media Restrictions for Children. City, Country — Cairo, Egypt — January 26, 2026 The Egyptian Parliament is considering legislation to regulate children’s use of social media platforms, aiming to combat what lawmakers have termed “digital chaos.”This move follows similar discussions in several Western countries, including potential bans on young teenagers’social media use.
Officials commented on the matter.
The statement came in the wake of President Abdel — Fattah el-Sissi’s call for legislation to restrict children’s social media use, “until they reach an age when they can handle it properly.”
The proposed regulations come in response to growing concerns about the effects of social media on young people in Egypt.
A 2024 report by the National Center for Social and Criminological Research, a government-linked think tank, found that about 50% of children under 18 in Egypt use social media platforms, where they are likely exposed to harmful content, cyberbullying, and abuse.
The Egyptian government’s stance echoes similar measures being considered in other countries.
In December, Australia became the first country to ban social media for children younger than 16, sparking debates about technology use, privacy, child safety, and mental health.
The British government has also indicated it will consider banning young teenagers from social media while tightening laws to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his government to fast-track legal processes to enforce a social media ban for children under 15 by the start of the next school year.
The Egyptian Parliament’s proposed regulations are expected to involve consultations with the government and expert bodies to draft a comprehensive law aimed at protecting Egyptian children from the risks associated with social media use.
Further details regarding the proposed legislation are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
