African breaking news 22 february 2018

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

  1. Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Borno State, Kills 15: Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 15 people and injuring many others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, with the militants setting fire to homes and crops. (Source: BBC News)
  2. South Africa: Zuma's Fate Hangs in the Balance: South African President Jacob Zuma's fate was still uncertain as the country's parliament prepared to debate his removal from office. Zuma had been accused of corruption and had faced numerous calls to resign. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Egypt: Morsi's Death Sentence Upheld: An Egyptian court upheld the death sentence against former President Mohamed Morsi, who was convicted of espionage and other charges. Morsi had been in prison since his overthrow in 2013. (Source: Reuters)
  4. Kenya: Opposition Leader Odinga Withdraws from Election Re-Run: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga announced that he would not participate in a re-run of the presidential election, citing concerns over the integrity of the process. The election had been marred by violence and controversy. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Signs Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into Law: Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo signed a bill into law that criminalizes same-sex relationships, making it illegal for LGBTQ+ individuals to engage in any form of sexual activity. (Source: CNN)
  6. Ethiopia: Government and Opposition Reach Ceasefire Agreement: The Ethiopian government and opposition groups reached a ceasefire agreement, ending a months-long conflict that had left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. (Source: The New York Times)
  7. Morocco: King Mohammed VI Appoints New Prime Minister: Moroccan King Mohammed VI appointed a new prime minister, Saad Eddine El Othmani, to replace the outgoing government. El Othmani is a member of the Justice and Development Party. (Source: Al Arabiya)

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