Afrcian news

Here are some recent news stories from Africa:

Politics

• Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Premium Times)
• The African Union (AU) has launched a new initiative to promote peace and security in the Sahel region, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. (Source: Africanews)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has held its first presidential election since the end of the Ebola outbreak, with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing off against opposition candidate Martin Fayulu. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support Nigeria's economic development, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and agriculture. (Source: Vanguard)
• South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2021, according to official statistics, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The East African Community (EAC) has launched a new trade agreement aimed at increasing economic integration and cooperation among its member states. (Source: The East African)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in Africa, with over 1.5 million cases reported in the past week alone. (Source: WHO)
• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote vaccination against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating at least 60% of the continent's population by the end of 2021. (Source: Africanews)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported an outbreak of Ebola in the eastern part of the country, with at least 10 cases reported so far. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Sports

• The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now scheduled to take place from January 9 to February 6, 2022. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, has won the Rugby World Cup for the third time, defeating England 32-12 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The Ethiopian national athletics team has won several medals at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, including a gold medal in the women's 10,000 meters event. (Source: The Guardian)

Environment

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions in Africa, with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. (Source: Africanews)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new conservation initiative aimed at protecting its vast rainforests and wildlife, including the endangered mountain gorillas. (Source: The Guardian)
• The African Development Bank has launched a new initiative to promote renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels in Africa, with the aim of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050. (Source: Bloomberg)