Africa trending news

Here are some of the latest trending news stories from Africa:

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. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Egypt 4-2 in the final.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Wildfires rage in South Africa: Wildfires have been raging in South Africa, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and causing widespread damage.
  2. Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro erupts: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, has erupted, spewing ash and smoke into the air.
  3. 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.