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.

Dasuki: Nigerian twitter users share their thoughts as new developments unfold. #DasukiGate is the key hashtag and the issues being discussed surround the release of more names which have been revealed.

Sosoliso: Nigerians remember the Sosoliso flight that crashed ten years ago, killing 110 people on board the flight including the ’60 Angels’ from Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja.

Cyril Stober: Popular ace broadcaster and long time staff of Nigeria Televison Authority (NTA) retires after thirty years of active service to Nigeria’s media house.

Human Rights Day: Today marks the 49th anniversary of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

#ZumaMustFall: South Africans have taken to social media to voice their unhappiness at the sacking of respected Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene. Using the #ZumaMustFall hashtag, people are calling for the president to leave office.

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