Africa 54 news

Africa 54 is a daily news program produced by the African Service of the Voice of America (VOA). The program provides news and information about Africa and the African diaspora to audiences around the world. Here are some recent news stories from Africa 54:

Top Stories

  1. Sudan's Military and Protesters Reach Agreement: After months of protests, Sudan's military and opposition groups have reached an agreement on a transitional government. The deal paves the way for a civilian-led government to take power.
  2. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and international cooperation. He is the first African leader to win the prize since 1994.
  3. South Africa's Economy Contracts: South Africa's economy has contracted for the first time in three years, according to official figures. The country is facing a number of challenges, including high unemployment and corruption.
  4. Nigeria's President Signs New Anti-Corruption Law: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a new anti-corruption law aimed at tackling graft in the country. The law increases penalties for corruption and establishes a new anti-corruption agency.
  5. Egypt's President Meets with Israeli Prime Minister: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Cairo, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries.

Regional News

  1. West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Under Control: The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been brought under control, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak, which began in Guinea in February, has killed over 1,000 people.
  2. Kenya's Election Commission Announces New Election Date: Kenya's election commission has announced a new date for the country's presidential election, which was previously postponed due to a dispute over the electoral process.
  3. Morocco's King Meets with French President: Moroccan King Mohammed VI has met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rabat, marking a significant step towards strengthening ties between the two countries.
  4. Ghana's President Signs New Oil Revenue Management Law: Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has signed a new law aimed at managing the country's oil revenue more effectively. The law establishes a new oil revenue management agency.
  5. Tunisia's President Meets with European Union Leaders: Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has met with European Union leaders in Brussels, marking a significant step towards strengthening ties between Tunisia and the EU.

Business and Economy

  1. Africa's Economy to Grow by 3.5% in 2020: The African Development Bank has forecast that Africa's economy will grow by 3.5% in 2020, driven by increased investment and trade.
  2. South Africa's Rand Weakens Against the Dollar: The South African rand has weakened against the US dollar, driven by concerns over the country's economic outlook.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, driven by high food prices and a weak naira.
  4. Egypt's Economy Grows by 5.6% in 2019: Egypt's economy grew by 5.6% in 2019, driven by increased investment and tourism.
  5. Kenya's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates: Kenya's central bank has cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth and reduce inflation.

Sports

  1. Senegal's Sadio Mané Wins African Footballer of the Year Award: Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané has won the African Footballer of the Year award for the second time.
  2. Egypt's Mohamed Salah Wins African Footballer of the Year Award: Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has won the African Footballer of the Year award for the third time.
  3. South Africa's Rugby Team Wins Rugby World Cup: South Africa's rugby team has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England in the final.
  4. Nigeria's Super Falcons Win African Women's Cup of Nations: Nigeria's women's national football team, the Super Falcons, has won the African Women's Cup of Nations for the ninth time.
  5. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge Wins London Marathon: Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge has won the London Marathon for the third time.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Africa 54. The program provides in-depth coverage of news and events from across the continent, as well as analysis and commentary from experts and newsmakers.