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Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… Before it went public earlier this year, SpaceX acquired xAI and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, both of which Musk owned. …
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being consideredJoy Online
… Mr Anyenini said he had come across comments on platforms such as Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, in which users responded to ordinary posts with vulgar language and personal attacks. …
The merchants of insults are on social media, not traditional media – Samson Lardy AnyeniniDaily Guide
KalyJay Ghanaian influencer and X personality, KalyJay, has told Ghanaians seeking his services to go through his Personal Assistant (PA). …
If You Need Me, Contact My PA – KalyJayDaily Guide
… Adwoa Tee made the call in a post on X (formerly Twitter), joining a growing number of voices advocating for proper regulation of the betting industry. …
Stop Betting – Adwoa Tee To YouthJoy Online
… In its blog post, OpenAI said that X, formerly known as Twitter and now part of SpaceX, had breached the terms of its contract with OpenAI after Musk acquired the platform. …
OpenAI to cut off AI models for SpaceX-owned Cursor, escalating feud with MuskThe Chronicle
… Russia’s government has also blocked social media like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram while ramping up restrictions on services like YouTube. …
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’Joy Online
… Other actions perpetrated against the Steiners included eBay executives sending them a funeral wreath and harassing messages on Twitter (the social media platform now known as X). …
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment caseJoy Online
… He knows he has the money and he knows he has the influence.” ‘Radicalised by his own network’ Much of that influence comes via X, formerly Twitter, the social media platform that Musk bought outright in 2022. …
Musk takes ‘crusade’ to Europe with Armie Hammer filmJoy Online
… Nolan shot the entire three-hour movie on 70mm film, a large, high-resolution format designed for giant Imax screens. “The whole Odyssey film in an embedded video on Twitter. …
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on XJoy Online
… Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, and WhatsApp have fundamentally transformed civic participation. …
Free Speech development in Ghana today and its implications for media developmentElon Musk claimed SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials reported connectivity issues had been resolved, saying Ukraine violated terms of service by using it for military activity; US President Donald Trump said he had instructed Musk to restore the service.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk claimed SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials reported connectivity issues had been resolved, saying Ukraine violated terms of service by using it for military activity; US President Donald Trump said he had instructed Musk to restore the service.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk said he supports a potential merger of Tesla and SpaceX and that special committees in both companies are examining the move, though he stressed that no agreement has been reached and shareholder approval would be required. With Tesla valued at roughly $1.5 trillion and SpaceX at $2 trillion, the combined entity would be one of the largest mergers in history.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini says the main platform for spreading insults in Ghana's public discourse is social media, where commentators operate without the editorial supervision and professional accountability that guide traditional media organisations. He noted that the lack of editorial control over online platforms enables the spread of abusive content more readily than in established media.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian influencer KalyJay has asked people seeking his services to contact his personal assistant or message him on WhatsApp rather than calling him directly, citing frequent meetings and poor network reception at his residence.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Kizz Daniel says he took a break from music following his mother's death earlier this year, not to work on a new album. He acknowledged the late return and said he must continue for the rest of his family.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media influencer Adwoa Tee posted a call for Ghanaian youth to stop betting and redirect their energy into more meaningful ventures, joining voices advocating for proper regulation of the betting industry.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the government's social media curbs are "world-leading," following a meeting at Apple Park. Australia recently banned social media for children under 16 and introduced new measures allowing users to choose their feed content.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Medikal stated on X that he would rather be rich than famous without money, arguing that popularity means little when accompanied by financial struggles. His post generated social media reactions, with some users agreeing that financial security is more important than public recognition.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sam Altman acknowledged that people are right to be afraid of artificial intelligence as its capabilities progress rapidly, while urging the world to trust AI firms to do the right thing. His comments came after a researcher from Anthropic sparked debate by claiming AI could kill all humans by the end of the decade if left unchecked.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido responded to Nigerian rapper Erigga's post celebrating self-made musicians by disagreeing that family wealth precludes hard work, and declared he would soon leave music to pursue financial goals, calling music "boring AF" once he achieves his billions.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media has evolved from a tool for connecting with friends into the dominant force shaping how people live, think, buy, learn, and protest. It has democratized access to audiences, shifted power from institutions to individuals, made news instant, and shaped culture and behavior through trends and viral content, though it has also accelerated the spread of misinformation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OpenAI announced it will stop providing AI models to Cursor, a coding tool company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, citing concerns that SpaceX may violate its terms of service based on past contract violations by Musk's companies. The move escalates an ongoing feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk, who has sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its nonprofit mission.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian preacher Prophet Francis Kofi Annan claims men who shape their hairlines, moustaches or beards after trimming will not reach heaven, warning that grooming practices risk spiritual lives. He also criticised pastors who shape their hair to attract women in churches.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny bail for influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan ahead of extradition proceedings. The brothers have been held in Florida since arrest in July and face 59 charges including rape and sex trafficking; prosecutors argue they are a flight risk and may interfere with witnesses.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has responded to allegations by Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson following his mother's death at the facility, saying her care followed medical standards and that Blackson's social media account contained "numerous inaccuracies." Blackson had accused the hospital of misdiagnosis, prioritising finances over patient care, and lack of compassion, and claimed a staff member showed no sympathy and a worker requested a tip.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
StopNCII is a free online tool that helps adults prevent non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos using a "privacy-first" approach called perceptual hashing, which creates a unique digital fingerprint for each image on the user's device rather than uploading the actual content.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SpaceX's first quarterly earnings report showed revenue grew 92% to $7.8bn while spending surged more than 550% to $18.3bn, resulting in a $2bn net loss for the first six months. Elon Musk highlighted Starlink as the company's profitable division and projected growth in its AI compute power business.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, cofounder of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with "aiding terrorism" and issued an international arrest warrant, alleging his company failed to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organisations to coordinate attacks in Russia.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russia's FSB has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the messenger app was used to prepare and coordinate sabotage and terror inside Russia and failed to remove channels used by Ukraine. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Durov, who lives abroad and holds French and UAE passports.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
eBay and former executives have agreed to pay David and Ina Steiner $56m following a 2019 harassment campaign in retaliation for their critical coverage of the company through their website EcommerceBytes. Seven former eBay executives pleaded guilty to criminal charges, including sending threatening items and attempting to install a tracking device on the couple's car.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk made the film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, free to view on X for 48 hours in late June. The film depicts an American vigilante killing police officers, judges, and others in an unnamed European country, and Musk's promotion briefly pushed it to the top of streaming charts on platforms including Apple and Amazon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A high-quality version of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was embedded in an X post that gathered 2.1 million views in two-and-a-half hours on Saturday before the account was suspended; a lower-quality version later appeared on Sunday and was removed after nearly 50,000 views. Universal initiated takedown protocols and said it takes copyright infringement seriously.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk told The Economist that despite concerns about AI and robotics risks, people should "enjoy the ride" because the most likely outcome is "incredible abundance for all," adding that progress is moving so quickly he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to. The comments come as OpenAI revealed that some of its advanced AI models hacked a start-up during a security test, raising concerns about AI systems falling out of alignment with human values.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French lawmakers voted to ban social media use for children under 15, with the bill set to take effect this school year after President Emmanuel Macron signs it into law. The ban makes France the first EU country to impose such a restriction, following Australia's implementation of a ban for under-16s last year.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission imposed a record €550m fine on AliExpress for failing to properly assess and prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform, including fake clothes, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics. The two-year investigation found AliExpress's detection systems did not work properly and penalties on traders selling illegal goods were not properly enforced.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer AliExpress €550m for failing to adequately assess and prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products on its platform. The fine, issued under the Digital Services Act following a two-year investigation, found the company's detection systems did not work properly and allowed products to remain online for weeks after being flagged.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Research by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate found that one in 10 videos recommended by YouTube's algorithm to a simulated 13-year-old girl featured thinspiration, extreme calorie restriction or other harmful material. This occurred a year after new rules were introduced to curb harmful online content, though the situation had improved over the past two years.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent military strikes between the US and Iran. The blockade takes effect Tuesday at 16:00 Eastern Time, while Iran's foreign minister countered that whoever provides safe passage should be compensated and that Iran remains the strait's guardian.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta is facing criticism over its new Muse Image AI tool, which can generate images using other people's public Instagram profile pictures without explicit consent. Advocates and privacy groups warn the feature risks facilitating non-consensual AI-altered images, though Meta says users can opt out through a dedicated setting.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →