African news headlines now
Here are some current African news headlines:
Politics
- Nigeria: Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill into Law, Sets Stage for 2023 Elections (Premium Times)
- South Africa: Ramaphosa's ANC Party Wins Majority in Local Elections, But Support Slips (Al Jazeera)
- Ethiopia: Tigray Rebels Claim Capture of Strategic Town, Government Denies (BBC News)
Economy
- Egypt: Inflation Rate Rises to 14.6% in August, Highest in 5 Years (Reuters)
- Nigeria: Oil Prices Fall, Naira Weakens as Economy Struggles (This Day)
- South Africa: Reserve Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Uncertainty (Business Day)
Health
- Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola Outbreak Declared Over, But Risk Remains (WHO)
- Nigeria: Lassa Fever Outbreak Kills 100 in 10 States (Vanguard)
- South Africa: HIV/AIDS Treatment Coverage Reaches 70% of Adults, Says UNAIDS (News24)
Conflict
- Central African Republic: UN Peacekeepers Killed in Ambush, Rebels Blamed (AP News)
- Mali: French Military Operation Kills 13 Jihadists, Says Government (RFI)
- Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Military Base, Kill 10 Soldiers (Garowe Online)
Sports
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah Wins African Footballer of the Year Award (KingFut)
- South Africa: Bafana Bafana Qualify for 2022 World Cup, Beats Senegal (SABC News)
- Nigeria: Super Falcons Win 9th African Women's Championship Title (Goal.com)
Other
- Kenya: Maasai Warriors Protest Against Land Grabbing, Demand Compensation (Nation Africa)
- Ghana: Government Launches National Digital Property Address System (GhanaWeb)
- Morocco: King Mohammed VI Inaugurates New International Airport in Marrakech (Morocco World News)
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.