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Here are some of the latest news stories from Africa:

Top Stories

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa wins ANC leadership election: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has won the leadership election of the African National Congress (ANC), the country's ruling party. (BBC News)
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Thousands flee as fighting spreads: Thousands of people have fled their homes in Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) spreads. (Al Jazeera)
  3. Nigeria's Boko Haram: 'Thousands' of civilians killed in 2020: A report by the Nigerian government has revealed that thousands of civilians were killed by Boko Haram militants in 2020. (The Guardian)
  4. Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won a second term in office, with 97% of the vote. (Reuters)
  5. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga rejects results, calls for new vote: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has rejected the results of the country's presidential election, which declared incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta the winner. (Al Jazeera)

Regional News

  1. West Africa's Ebola outbreak: Cases rise in Guinea and Sierra Leone: The number of Ebola cases has risen in Guinea and Sierra Leone, with 12 new cases reported in the past week. (WHO)
  2. Congo's Ebola outbreak: Cases rise in North Kivu province: The number of Ebola cases has risen in North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 14 new cases reported in the past week. (WHO)
  3. Sudan's Darfur crisis: Thousands displaced by violence: Thousands of people have been displaced by violence in Sudan's Darfur region, with many seeking shelter in camps. (UNHCR)
  4. Mozambique's cyclone: Death toll rises to 700: The death toll from a cyclone that hit Mozambique has risen to 700, with many more missing. (BBC News)
  5. Ghana's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: Ghana's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth falling to 1.1% in 2020. (African Development Bank)

Business and Economy

  1. Africa's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed economic growth in Africa, with the continent's economy expected to grow by 2.1% in 2021. (African Development Bank)
  2. South Africa's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: South Africa's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth falling to 0.2% in 2020. (South African Reserve Bank)
  3. Nigeria's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: Nigeria's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth falling to 2.3% in 2020. (National Bureau of Statistics)
  4. Egypt's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: Egypt's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth falling to 2.5% in 2020. (Central Bank of Egypt)
  5. Kenya's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19 pandemic: Kenya's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth falling to 2.1% in 2020. (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics)

Sports

  1. AFCON 2021: Cameroon to host tournament: Cameroon will host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which is scheduled to take place from January 9 to February 6, 2022. (CAF)
  2. Rugby Africa Cup: South Africa wins tournament: South Africa has won the Rugby Africa Cup, defeating Namibia 32-14 in the final. (Rugby Africa)
  3. Cricket: South Africa beats Pakistan in T20 series: South Africa has beaten Pakistan 2-1 in a T20 series, with the final match ending in a thrilling tie. (ESPN Cricinfo)
  4. Football: Egypt's Zamalek wins CAF Champions League: Egypt's Zamalek has won the CAF Champions League, defeating Al Ahly 3-2 in the final. (CAF)
  5. Athletics: Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey sets world record: Ethiopian athlete Letesenbet Gidey has set a new world record in the women's 10,000m, running 29:01.03 at the Valencia Half Marathon. (IAAF)