Africa news today 2015

Here are some of the top news stories from Africa in 2015:

Politics and Governance

• January 2015: Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaoré resigns after 27 years in power following mass protests and a military coup.
• February 2015: The African Union (AU) suspends Burkina Faso's membership due to the coup.
• March 2015: The AU lifts its suspension of Burkina Faso after a new government is formed.
• August 2015: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes and genocide in Darfur.
• October 2015: The African Union launches a new peace and security architecture to address conflicts on the continent.

Economy and Business

• January 2015: The African Development Bank (AfDB) approves a $1.5 billion loan to support Nigeria's economic development.
• February 2015: The World Bank approves a $1.5 billion loan to support Egypt's economic reform program.
• March 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote intra-African trade and investment.
• June 2015: The African Development Bank approves a $1.2 billion loan to support South Africa's economic development.
• October 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote African entrepreneurship and innovation.

Conflict and Security

• January 2015: Boko Haram militants attack a school in Baga, Nigeria, killing over 100 people.
• February 2015: The African Union launches a new military operation against Boko Haram in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.
• March 2015: The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions on Boko Haram leaders.
• April 2015: The African Union launches a new peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.
• June 2015: The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that over 1,000 people have been killed in South Sudan's conflict since December 2013.

Health and Environment

• January 2015: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed over 11,000 people.
• February 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to combat Ebola and other infectious diseases.
• March 2015: The WHO reports that the Ebola outbreak has been contained in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
• June 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote sustainable development and environmental protection.
• October 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote climate change adaptation and resilience.

Sports

• February 2015: The African Cup of Nations is held in Equatorial Guinea, with Ivory Coast winning the tournament.
• March 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote sports development and youth empowerment.
• June 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote African athletes and sports personalities.
• October 2015: The African Union launches a new initiative to promote African sports and culture.

These are just a few of the top news stories from Africa in 2015. There were many other significant events and developments that took place on the continent during the year.