African politics news

Here are some recent news stories and updates on African politics:

Sudan:

• The Sudanese military and civilian leaders have reached a power-sharing agreement, ending a months-long standoff. The deal will see a transitional government led by a military leader, with a civilian prime minister and a council of ministers. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is accused of war crimes and genocide in Darfur. (Source: BBC)

Ethiopia:

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Ethiopian government has launched a military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been accused of attacking federal troops. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Nigeria:

• The Nigerian government has launched a new anti-corruption agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), to tackle graft and corruption. (Source: Premium Times)
• The country's President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law that increases the minimum wage for public sector workers from 18,000 to 30,000 naira (approximately $80-$130 USD). (Source: Vanguard)

South Africa:

• The African National Congress (ANC) has won the country's general elections, but with a reduced majority. The party has been in power since the end of apartheid. (Source: The Guardian)
• The South African government has launched a new plan to address the country's high levels of unemployment, which stands at around 29%. (Source: Business Day)

Egypt:

• The Egyptian government has launched a new initiative to promote economic development in the country's Sinai Peninsula, which has been plagued by terrorism and instability. (Source: Ahram Online)
• The country's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has signed a law that increases the minimum wage for public sector workers from 1,200 to 2,400 Egyptian pounds (approximately $75-$150 USD). (Source: Egypt Today)

Democratic Republic of Congo:

• The country's President Felix Tshisekedi has launched a new initiative to promote economic development and reduce poverty in the DRC. (Source: The New Times)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion loan to the DRC to help the country address its economic challenges. (Source: Reuters)

Kenya:

• The Kenyan government has launched a new plan to promote economic development and reduce poverty in the country. (Source: The Star)
• The country's President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a bill into law that increases the minimum wage for public sector workers from 12,000 to 20,000 Kenyan shillings (approximately $120-$200 USD). (Source: Daily Nation)

These are just a few examples of the many news stories and updates on African politics.