Africa trending news
Here are some of the latest trending news stories from Africa:
Politics
- 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.
- Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wins re-election: President el-Sisi has won a second term in office, with 97% of the vote, in an election that was widely seen as a sham.
- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari signs new anti-corruption law: President Buhari has signed a new law aimed at tackling corruption in Nigeria, which includes stiffer penalties for corrupt officials.
Economy
- Africa's economic growth slows down: The African Development Bank has warned that Africa's economic growth is slowing down due to a decline in commodity prices and a global economic slowdown.
- South Africa's economy contracts: South Africa's economy has contracted for the first time in three years, due to a decline in mining and manufacturing output.
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has grown by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the oil sector.
Health
- Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, which has killed at least 10 people.
- Malaria cases rise in Africa: The World Health Organization has warned that malaria cases are rising in Africa, with 228 million cases reported in 2022.
- South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic worsens: South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic has worsened, with 7.7 million people living with the virus, according to a new report.
Sports
- Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Egypt 4-2 in the final.
- South Africa's cricket team wins series against India: South Africa's cricket team has won a series against India, with a 2-1 victory in the three-match series.
- Ethiopia's athletics team dominates African Championships: Ethiopia's athletics team has dominated the African Championships, winning 14 gold medals and 23 overall medals.
Other news
- Wildfires rage in South Africa: Wildfires have been raging in South Africa, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and causing widespread damage.
- Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro erupts: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, has erupted, spewing ash and smoke into the air.
- Kenya's Lake Turkana oil discovery: Kenya has discovered oil in Lake Turkana, which could be a major boost to the country's economy.
These are just a few of the latest trending news stories from Africa.