Afro news

Here are some recent news stories from Africa:

Politics

• Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu. (Source: Premium Times)
• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote peace and security in the Sahel region, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. (Source: Africanews)

Economy

• The African Development Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support Nigeria's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Vanguard)
• The South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the first time in three years to stimulate economic growth. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization has reported a surge in cases of cholera in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past week. (Source: WHO)
• The African Union has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against COVID-19, with a goal of vaccinating 60% of the continent's population by the end of 2022. (Source: Africanews)

Sports

• The African Cup of Nations, the continent's premier football tournament, has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The South African rugby team has won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 32-19 in the final match. (Source: ESPN)

Environment

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the continent's reliance on imported food. (Source: Africanews)
• The United Nations has warned that climate change is having a devastating impact on Africa, with rising temperatures and changing weather patterns threatening food security and economic development. (Source: UN News)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!