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Here are the latest news from Al Jazeera Africa:

Top Stories

  1. South Africa's ANC Elects New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new leader, replacing Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa, a former union leader and businessman, is expected to become the country's next president.
  2. Ethiopia's Oromo Protests Continue: Protests in Ethiopia's Oromia region have continued for a third day, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy and an end to human rights abuses. The government has imposed a state of emergency and deployed troops to the region.
  3. Nigeria's Boko Haram Crisis Deepens: The Nigerian military has launched a new offensive against Boko Haram fighters in the northeastern state of Borno. The crisis has displaced millions of people and caused widespread humanitarian suffering.

Regional News

  1. Egypt's Sisi Wins Re-Election: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won re-election in a landslide victory, with 97% of the vote. The election was widely seen as a referendum on Sisi's rule.
  2. Kenya's Opposition Leader Arrested: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has been arrested and charged with treason for his role in the country's political crisis. Odinga has been a vocal critic of President Uhuru Kenyatta's government.
  3. Ghana's Economy in Crisis: Ghana's economy is facing a severe crisis, with inflation soaring and the currency depreciating rapidly. The government has imposed austerity measures to try to stabilize the economy.

Humanitarian News

  1. DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new region, with cases reported in the city of Goma. The outbreak has killed over 1,000 people and displaced thousands more.
  2. South Sudan Famine Averted: A famine has been averted in South Sudan, thanks to a surge in aid deliveries and a decline in fighting. However, the country remains in a state of crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of assistance.
  3. Nigerian IDPs Struggle to Survive: Thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Nigeria are struggling to survive, with many living in squalid conditions and lacking access to basic services such as food, water, and healthcare.

Sports News

  1. Egypt Wins African Cup of Nations: Egypt has won the African Cup of Nations, defeating Cameroon 2-1 in the final. The tournament was held in Egypt and featured 24 teams from across the continent.
  2. South Africa's Rugby Team Wins Tri-Nations: South Africa's rugby team has won the Tri-Nations tournament, defeating New Zealand and Australia in the process. The team is considered one of the best in the world and has a strong following in South Africa.