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CNN — cable news network founded in 1980, referenced in coverage of African media dependence and global influence consolidation.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Read also: More than a Machine: How Gen Z confides in AI Chatbots To help us untangle these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. …

    For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
  3. May 2026

  4. Joy Online

    Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. …

    CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Culture

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

The News

Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

    Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. UK announces social media ban for under-16s

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media sites such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram for under-16s, with restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms where children can contact strangers. The government expects regulation by year-end and enforcement around spring.

    15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 12 June

  1. Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department

    The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Young people increasingly use AI chatbots for emotional support

    Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults have used AI chatbots for advice or help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Many of these young people use chatbots repeatedly and find the advice helpful, raising questions about how these tools should be used and their limitations.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. West African youth trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war, regional action growing

    Young people from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal and other West African countries are being trafficked into the Russia–Ukraine war through deceptive recruitment networks exploiting economic desperation and weak regional coordination. Growing public pressure, media investigations, and diplomatic interventions are prompting governments to respond more openly and families to report suspicious recruitment attempts earlier.

    3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House

    Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nigerian journalist Hundeyin releases Tanzania election violence documentary

    Award-winning investigative journalist David Hundeyin is preparing to release a documentary examining how international media organisations reported the violence that followed Tanzania's October 2025 General Election. The documentary, titled What Happened on October 29?, argues that the global narrative surrounding the events failed to capture the broader political context, and presents evidence suggesting the violence involved both domestic and external actors.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Hubtel ranked 48th fastest-growing African company in 2026

    Ghana's Hubtel, a digital payments and e-commerce platform, has been named 48th on the Financial Times' 2026 list of Africa's fastest-growing companies with revenue of $63.68 million in 2024, nearly quadrupling its 2021 figure of $17.91 million and posting a compound annual growth rate of 52.63% over three years.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. ACA mourns CNN founder Ted Turner's death and legacy

    The Africa Communications Agency has paid tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner, who died at 87, crediting his pioneering work—particularly the creation of CNN's "Inside Africa" programme—with shifting international perceptions of the African continent and amplifying African voices in global media.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage

    Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has raised concerns that African media organisations remain overly local in focus and often rely on international outlets such as CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera for regional news, which he describes as detrimental to Africa's narrative. He stressed that global geopolitical developments and foreign influence pose serious threats to Africa, yet the continent's media has not responded adequately.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana must extend compassion to animals to protect human welfare

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's treatment of animals reflects gaps in law, environment, and conscience, and that failure to cherish animal life will harm human health, economy, and future.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

    Ted Turner, who launched Cable News Network in 1980 as the first dedicated 24-hour rolling news channel, has died at 87. The media mogul transformed the news landscape and is remembered by current CNN leadership and US President Donald Trump for his pioneering vision and leadership.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. African media must broaden focus beyond domestic politics

    Prof. Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has warned African journalists to expand their coverage beyond domestic party politics and scrutinise foreign interests shaping the continent's economic, political and security future, arguing that journalism must serve as a democratic safeguard and source of accountability.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Global media firms consolidating influence across Africa

    George Twumasi, CEO of ABN Holdings, warned at a media conference that international media organisations are deploying multimedia platform strategies to consolidate influence in Africa, with global firms like CNN, BBC, and France 24 using high-quality 5G streaming and integrated editorial ecosystems to control African narratives, reshaping audience engagement and advertising flows while placing pressure on local media institutions.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures

    A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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