Africa today in the news

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

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 launched a new initiative to promote peace and security in the Sahel region, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. (Source: Africanews)

Economy

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $150 million loan to support the development of the agricultural sector in Ghana. (Source: Ghana Web)
• The South African Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5% in an effort to stimulate economic growth. (Source: Bloomberg)

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 Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) has launched a new vaccine manufacturing facility in South Africa, which will produce vaccines for diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola. (Source: Business Day)

Conflict

• The United Nations has condemned the recent attacks on civilians in the Central African Republic, which have left dozens dead and many more displaced. (Source: UN News)
• The African Union has deployed a peacekeeping mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the government in its efforts to stabilize the country. (Source: Africanews)

Environment

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions in Africa. (Source: Africanews)
• The Kenyan government has launched a new program to plant 1 billion trees in the next 10 years to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. (Source: The Star)

Sports

• The African Cup of Nations has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The South African rugby team has won the Rugby World Cup Sevens title, defeating New Zealand in the final. (Source: ESPN)

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