Al jazeera africa news today

Here are the latest news stories 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 president, replacing Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa, a former union leader and businessman, is expected to become the country's next president.
  2. Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation. Abiy Ahmed is the first Ethiopian to win the prize.
  3. Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga announces presidential bid: Raila Odinga, the leader of Kenya's opposition party, has announced his bid for the presidency in the country's 2022 elections. Odinga has been a key figure in Kenyan politics for decades.

Regional News

  1. Sudan's military and opposition agree on power-sharing deal: Sudan's military and opposition groups have agreed on a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule. The deal comes after months of protests against the military's takeover.
  2. Nigeria's Boko Haram attacks kill dozens: Boko Haram fighters have attacked several villages in northeastern Nigeria, killing dozens of people and displacing thousands. The attacks are the latest in a long-running conflict between the group and the Nigerian government.
  3. Egypt's Sisi wins re-election in landslide: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won re-election in a landslide victory, with over 90% of the vote. The election was widely seen as a sham, with many opposition candidates barred from running.

Business and Economy

  1. South Africa's economy contracts for first time in 4 years: South Africa's economy has contracted for the first time in four years, according to official figures. The contraction is attributed to a decline in agricultural production and a slowdown in manufacturing.
  2. Kenya's economy grows at slowest pace in 5 years: Kenya's economy has grown at its slowest pace in five years, according to official figures. The growth rate is attributed to a decline in agricultural production and a slowdown in the manufacturing sector.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 11.37%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, according to official figures. The rise is attributed to a decline in the value of the naira and a shortage of foreign exchange.

Sports

  1. Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Footballer of the Year award: Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has won the African Footballer of the Year award for the second time. Salah, who plays for Liverpool and the Egyptian national team, is one of the most successful African players in the world.
  2. South Africa's Caster Semenya wins gold at World Athletics Championships: South African athlete Caster Semenya has won gold in the 800m event at the World Athletics Championships. Semenya is a two-time Olympic champion and has won numerous gold medals at the World Championships.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Al Jazeera Africa.