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 trending stories on social media.
MTN: Mobile phone giant MTN says Nigeria has dropped a 16 November deadline for it to pay a $5.2bn (£2.7bn) fine, as negotiations between the two sides continue over the firm’s failure to register 5.1 million subscribers.
MTN’s $5.2 billion dollar fine extended for 6 months https://t.co/Xf3rXuIuP5pic.twitter.com/bXRcay8wXJ
— The Guardian Nigeria (@NGRGUARDIANNEWS) November 16, 2015
Anas: Ghana’s undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas removes mask for BBC Africa and reveals new face. In case you missed the interview, watch it below:
Paris Attacks: One minute Europe wide silence observed to remember the lives lost in the Paris bombings.
One-minute Europe-wide silence remembers victims of Paris attacks https://t.co/VUlgamKtywpic.twitter.com/nnuwprQMUv
— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) November 16, 2015
VIDEO: England observe minute’s silence: The England squad observe a minute’s silence before their training se… https://t.co/Yl3MR2ObeV
— King Ola (@ola_junkie) November 16, 2015
Muslims: Muslims on social media are coming together to condemn extremist activities following the attacks on Paris.
Important to spread this: Muslims Around The World Rally Against Extremism https://t.co/PZtFXTX2hA via @HuffPostRelig
— Mark E. Hoelter (@CoachRevMark2U) November 16, 2015
Meanwhile, a woman has been arrested after a posting on Facebook that Muslims are not welcome in a beauty salon.
A woman is arrested after a ‘no Muslims’ beauty salon Facebook post https://t.co/bfC1xsqv0lpic.twitter.com/30ZovGFWF7
— BBC News England (@BBCEngland) November 16, 2015
Kenyan: The killings in Paris have brought back vivid memories in Kenya of the deadly assaults on the Garissa University College and Westgate shopping centre by militant Islamists.
In Garissa today for a peaceful procession supporting beginning of activities pushing for Somali unity #BeyondClanpic.twitter.com/9WSqprdnzf
— Wanjikũ Revolution™ (@WanjikuRevolt) November 16, 2015
.@KhalifAbdi celebrating you & other Garissans who’ve courageously decided to initiate the #BeyondClan journey #KOT pic.twitter.com/zk5UyzdceV
— Wanjikũ Revolution™ (@WanjikuRevolt) November 16, 2015