Africa news headlines today

Here are some of the top news headlines from Africa today:

Politics

  1. South Africa's ANC Elects New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president, replacing Jacob Zuma. (BBC)
  2. Ethiopia's PM 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. (Al Jazeera)
  3. Kenya's Opposition Leader Odinga Withdraws from Election: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has withdrawn from the presidential election, citing irregularities and a lack of transparency. (The Guardian)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 1.5%: Nigeria's economy has contracted by 1.5% in the second quarter of the year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Premium Times)
  2. South Africa's Inflation Rate Rises to 4.5%: South Africa's inflation rate has risen to 4.5% in September, driven by higher food and fuel prices. (Business Day)
  3. Egypt's Economy Grows by 5.6%: Egypt's economy has grown by 5.6% in the second quarter of the year, driven by a surge in tourism and manufacturing. (Ahram Online)

Health

  1. Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with 12 confirmed cases and 6 deaths. (WHO)
  2. South Africa's HIV/AIDS Epidemic Worsens: South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic has worsened, with 7.1 million people living with the virus, according to a new report. (News24)
  3. Malaria Outbreak in Mozambique: Mozambique has reported a malaria outbreak, with 1,400 cases and 20 deaths in the past month. (AP News)

Conflict

  1. Sudan's Military and Opposition Sign Power-Sharing Deal: Sudan's military and opposition have signed a power-sharing deal, ending a standoff that had threatened to plunge the country into chaos. (Al Jazeera)
  2. Libya's Conflict Escalates: Fighting has escalated in Libya, with rival factions vying for control of the capital, Tripoli. (Reuters)
  3. Burundi's President Nkurunziza Dies: Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has died, according to the government. (BBC)

Other News

  1. Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve Closes Due to Drought: Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve has closed due to severe drought, which has left many animals struggling to find food and water. (The Guardian)
  2. South Africa's Cape Town Drought Ends: Cape Town's severe drought has ended, with the city's water levels returning to normal. (News24)
  3. Egypt's Suez Canal Expansion Completed: Egypt's Suez Canal expansion has been completed, with the new canal expected to increase shipping capacity and boost the economy. (Ahram Online)

These are just a few of the top news headlines from Africa today.