African breaking development news 22 february 2018

Here are some African breaking development news from February 22, 2018:

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 1.95% in Q4 2017: Nigeria's economy grew by 1.95% in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is the first time the country's economy has grown in three years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. South Africa's ANC Elects Cyril Ramaphosa as New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new leader, replacing Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa is expected to become the next President of South Africa. (Source: BBC)
  3. Egypt and Ethiopia Sign Deal to Enhance Cooperation: Egypt and Ethiopia have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, and infrastructure development. The deal was signed during a visit by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Ethiopia. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  4. Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs New Constitution: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a new constitution that introduces reforms to the country's electoral system and increases the number of parliamentary seats. The new constitution is expected to improve governance and reduce corruption. (Source: The Star)
  5. Ghana's Economy Grows by 8.5% in 2017: Ghana's economy grew by 8.5% in 2017, driven by the oil and gas sector, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The country's economy has been growing steadily over the past few years, driven by investments in the oil and gas sector. (Source: Ghana Web)
  6. Tunisia's Economy Grows by 2.8% in 2017: Tunisia's economy grew by 2.8% in 2017, driven by the tourism and manufacturing sectors, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The country's economy has been growing steadily over the past few years, driven by investments in the tourism and manufacturing sectors. (Source: Tunisie Numérique)
  7. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Resigns: Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has resigned, citing health reasons. His resignation comes amid widespread protests and human rights abuses in the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  8. Nigerian Government Launches New Agricultural Policy: The Nigerian government has launched a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty. The policy aims to increase agricultural production by 20% over the next five years. (Source: This Day)

These are just a few of the breaking development news stories from Africa on February 22, 2018.