Africa top news now

Here are some of the top news stories from Africa right now:

Politics

  1. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment: The South African parliament has launched an inquiry into allegations of corruption and abuse of power against President Ramaphosa, which could lead to his impeachment.
  2. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize: The Ethiopian Prime Minister has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, particularly in resolving the conflict with neighboring Eritrea.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q2: Nigeria's economy has recorded a growth of 2.3% in the second quarter of the year, driven by a rebound in the agricultural sector.
  2. Kenya's economy expected to grow by 6.3% in 2020: The Kenyan economy is expected to grow by 6.3% in 2020, driven by a strong performance in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Health

  1. Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling an outbreak of Ebola, with 33 confirmed cases and 15 deaths reported so far.
  2. Malaria cases decline in Africa: According to the World Health Organization, malaria cases have declined by 37% in Africa between 2000 and 2017, thanks to efforts to control the disease.

Security

  1. Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia: Al-Shabaab militants have launched a series of attacks in Somalia, including a suicide bombing in the capital Mogadishu that killed at least 15 people.
  2. South Africa's crime rate increases: South Africa's crime rate has increased by 4.6% in the past year, with murder and robbery being the most common crimes.

Environment

  1. Climate change affects African agriculture: Climate change is having a significant impact on African agriculture, with many farmers struggling to adapt to changing weather patterns and temperatures.
  2. Kenya's Lake Turkana faces environmental crisis: Lake Turkana, a vital source of water and livelihood for many communities in Kenya, is facing an environmental crisis due to pollution and overfishing.

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