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Here are some recent African news updates:

Politics

  1. Sudan: The country's transitional government has announced a new cabinet, with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok retaining his position. (Al Jazeera)
  2. Ethiopia: The Ethiopian government has launched a military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been accused of attacking federal troops. (BBC)
  3. Nigeria: The country's President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill to establish a new police trust fund, aimed at improving the country's security. (Pulse Nigeria)

Economy

  1. South Africa: The country's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the third quarter of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures. (Business Day)
  2. Egypt: The country's central bank has cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth, amid concerns over the impact of the pandemic. (Reuters)
  3. Ghana: The country's government has launched a new initiative to promote local businesses and reduce reliance on foreign goods. (Ghana Web)

Health

  1. Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a surge in cases of Ebola, with 21 new cases confirmed in the past week. (WHO)
  2. Nigeria: The country has recorded over 70,000 cases of COVID-19, with 1,200 deaths. (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control)
  3. South Africa: The country has launched a new vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 67% of the population by the end of 2021. (SA Government News Agency)

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final. (BBC Sport)
  2. Football: The African Cup of Nations has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CAF)
  3. Athletics: Ethiopian athlete Letesenbet Gidey has set a new world record in the women's 10,000m, running 29:01.03. (IAAF)

Other News

  1. Climate Change: The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote climate resilience and adaptation in the region. (African Union)
  2. Education: The United Nations has launched a new initiative to promote education in Africa, with a focus on girls' education. (UNICEF)
  3. Tourism: The African Tourism Board has launched a new campaign to promote tourism in Africa, with a focus on sustainable tourism. (African Tourism Board)

These are just a few of the many news stories from Africa.