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.

#ChildNotBride: Nigerians took to social media to share their thoughts as the Emir of Kano, Sanusi, 54, married an 18 year old over the weekend.

#ChildNotBride, Nigerians Mock Emir Sanusi Over Wedding http://t.co/QJMsCYYm2Vpic.twitter.com/MKGAXQnnCV

— 234Forum™ (@234Forum) September 27, 2015

Emir Sanusi marries daughter of Lamido of Adamawa https://t.co/xIPOIYF8nj via @todayngpic.twitter.com/Ap2Weenj47

— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) September 28, 2015

Homophobia: Mobs in Kenya’s coastal region have repeatedly attacked people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Kenya: Pervasive Homophobic Violence in Coastal Region http://t.co/OU8rlzH8Nl

— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) September 28, 2015

Somalia: Dozens of UK troops are to be deployed to Somalia to help peacekeeping efforts to counter militant Islamists, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

Hundreds of British troops head to East Africa ; 300 to South Sudan, 70 to #Somaliahttp://t.co/F3qALUAqespic.twitter.com/UEy0AThOdM

— Bile Abdisalam (@BileAbdisalam) September 28, 2015

Somaliland: Four celebrated musicians have been arrested in Somaliland after being accused of waving flags of Somalia at a performance in Somalia’s capital capital, Mogadishu.

BREAKING: Somaliland arrests band members shortly after returning from #Mogadishu where they performed a music show. pic.twitter.com/y1UII9PTrE

— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) September 27, 2015