Africa leadership latest news
Here are some of the latest news and updates on leadership in Africa:
1. Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff. The new service chiefs are Major General Leo Irabor, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, respectively. (Source: Vanguard Nigeria)
2. South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa Re-elected as ANC President
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the President of the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party in South Africa. Ramaphosa won the election with 4,787 votes, defeating his closest rival, Zweli Mkhize, who received 2,476 votes. (Source: News24)
3. Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation. Abiy Ahmed was awarded the prize for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. (Source: Nobel Prize)
4. Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Appoints New Cabinet
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed a new cabinet, with several new faces and some familiar faces returning to their previous roles. The new cabinet includes new ministers for finance, education, and health, among others. (Source: The Star Kenya)
5. Ghana: Nana Akufo-Addo Wins Re-election
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, John Mahama, in the presidential election. Akufo-Addo won the election with 51.3% of the vote, while Mahama received 47.3%. (Source: Ghana News Agency)
6. Democratic Republic of Congo: Felix Tshisekedi Appoints New Prime Minister
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed a new prime minister, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilukamba, to replace the previous prime minister, Bruno Tshibala. Ilunga Ilukamba is a former minister of planning and is seen as a technocrat who can help stabilize the country's economy. (Source: Reuters)
7. Rwanda: Paul Kagame Re-elected as President
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been re-elected as president, winning the election with 99% of the vote. Kagame has been in power since 2000 and has been credited with transforming Rwanda's economy and improving its infrastructure. (Source: BBC News)
8. Tanzania: John Magufuli Dies
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died at the age of 61, after a mysterious illness. Magufuli was a populist leader who was known for his anti-corruption efforts and his efforts to improve the country's economy. (Source: Al Jazeera)
9. Uganda: Yoweri Museveni Wins Re-election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, Bobi Wine, in the presidential election. Museveni has been in power since 1986 and has been accused of human rights abuses and corruption. (Source: The Guardian)
10. Angola: João Lourenço Wins Re-election
Angolan President João Lourenço has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, Adalberto Costa Júnior, in the presidential election. Lourenço has been in power since 2017 and has been credited with improving the country's economy and reducing corruption. (Source: Reuters)
These are just a few of the latest news and updates on leadership in Africa.