Tag: social media
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
A Tunisian court has sentenced a lawmaker to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President Kais Saied…
Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’
Gabon's media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", saying online content has fuelled conflict…
South African trio charged with Bolt driver’s murder filmed on dashcam
Three South Africans have been charged with murder following the killing of an e-hailing taxi driver, the manner of whose…
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Police in Nigeria have made one arrest as they investigate the death at 22 of popular singer Destiny Boy, whose…
Agradaa pays GHC100,000, apologises to settle defamation case with Empress Gifty
A defamation lawsuit between gospel musician, Empress Gifty Oppong Adorye and self-acclaimed evangelist, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa, has…
Tournament chiefs admit errors over viral wildcard
The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral on social media because of a wildcard player's dire…