Africa news today now

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

Politics

• Nigeria: The country's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Premium Times)
• South Africa: The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it will hold a special national executive committee (NEC) meeting to discuss the party's leadership crisis and the upcoming local government elections. (Source: News24)

Economy

• Egypt: The country's economy has grown by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector and increased government spending. (Source: Reuters)
• Kenya: The government has launched a new initiative to promote local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, with a focus on the textile and leather industries. (Source: The East African)

Health

• Democratic Republic of Congo: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of Ebola in the country, with 12 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• South Africa: The country has reported a significant increase in cases of tuberculosis, with 1,400 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: News24)

Conflict

• Somalia: The country's government has accused al-Shabaab militants of carrying out a suicide bombing that killed at least 15 people in the capital, Mogadishu. (Source: BBC)
• Central African Republic: The United Nations has reported that at least 30 people were killed in clashes between government forces and rebels in the capital, Bangui. (Source: Reuters)

Sports

• Morocco: The country's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Senegal 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: BBC)
• South Africa: The country's cricket team has been banned from international competition for two years due to a corruption scandal. (Source: ESPN)

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