In order to keep you updated on what is happening in Africa and around the world, we have compiled a run-down of the top stories that are currently trending on social media.
#StopKillingSomalis: Many people in Kenya are using the #StopKillingSomalis hashtag on Twitter following reports that mass graves have been found in the north-eastern town of Mandera
A Nation that kills its own children is a nation without hope. #StopKillingSomalis
— #IStandWithNEP (@InsecurityKE) December 7, 2015
Alshabaab is in your midst and you refuse to let them out, when the govt acts you start to shout #StopKillingSomalis
— Meshronoh (@Meshronoh) December 7, 2015
New Ooni of Ife: Thousands of people have attended the coronation ceremony of the new Ooni of Ife – a revered monarch in south-west Nigeria. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, 40, was appointed in October to replace Oba Sijuwade, who died in a clinic in London in July at the age of 85.
Ooni’s Coronation: Buhari, 25 Govs to Attend Presentation of Staff of Office Today https://t.co/YYJY49StCB
— THISDAY LIVE (@THISDAYLIVE) December 7, 2015
Coronation Of The Ooni Of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Underway (Photos): Today is the Big Day for the New Ooni to b… https://t.co/VR53oyDMfb
— ShadesOfSam♠ (@OluwayemiTimmy) December 7, 2015
Nigerian Military: Nigeria’s military reports that it has carried out air strikes against the militant Islamist group Boko Haram “deep inside” the Sambisa forest, destroying at least 11 of its bases.
Nigeria military in air strikes against Boko Haram in Sambisa forest https://t.co/zweVYg7uf5#BBCAfricaLivepic.twitter.com/zwy3jtItCB
— BBC Africa (@BBCAfrica) December 7, 2015
Grammy: Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift are the top contenders for the 58th annual Grammy Awards, leading a crop of nominees dominated by young hit makers in pop, rap and R&B.
. @kendricklamar, @taylorswift13 lead @Grammy nominations #GRAMMYNOMShttps://t.co/p2aw1QccObpic.twitter.com/cb0nE0Jpr0
— CNN Entertainment (@CNNent) December 7, 2015
Oscar Pistorius: South Africa’s one-time sports hero Oscar Pistorius is due to appear in court tomorrow for a bail hearing following his conviction for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius to apply for bail in South African court on Tuesday https://t.co/ZndS6cp6ne
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 7, 2015
