Africa news tonight

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

Politics

• Nigeria'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)
• The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent coup in Mali, calling for the restoration of constitutional order and the release of detained officials. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.3 billion loan to help Ghana address its economic challenges, including a high debt burden and inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)
• South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2022, according to data released by the country's statistics agency. (Source: Business Day)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of cholera in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past week. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) has announced that it has secured 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for distribution across the continent. (Source: Africanews)

Conflict

• The United Nations has condemned the recent attacks on civilians in the Central African Republic, calling for an immediate end to the violence. (Source: UN News)
• The African Union has deployed a peacekeeping mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help stabilize the country and protect civilians. (Source: Africanews)

Sports

• The 2022 African Cup of Nations has been postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other logistical challenges. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The South African football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Lesotho 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)

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