Awc news in africa today news
Here are some of the top news stories in Africa today:
Politics
- South Africa's ANC Elects New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president, replacing Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa is expected to become the country's next president.
- 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.
Economy
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has grown by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2018, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
- Kenya's Inflation Rate Drops to 4.7%: Kenya's inflation rate has dropped to 4.7% in September, down from 5.7% in August, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Business
- MTN to Sell Off Nigerian Operations: MTN, a South African telecommunications company, is planning to sell off its Nigerian operations to focus on other markets.
- Egypt's Orascom Construction to Build New Airport: Orascom Construction, an Egyptian construction company, has been awarded a contract to build a new airport in the Egyptian city of New Alamein.
Health
- Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with 12 confirmed cases and 9 deaths.
- South Africa's HIV/AIDS Epidemic Worsens: South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic has worsened, with 7.1 million people living with the virus, according to the South African National AIDS Council.
Sports
- Rugby World Cup: South Africa Beats Japan in Thrilling Match: South Africa has beaten Japan 26-3 in a thrilling match at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge Wins Berlin Marathon: Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge has won the Berlin Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:01:39.
Other News
- Sudan's Military and Opposition Sign Power-Sharing Deal: Sudan's military and opposition have signed a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule.
- Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo Wins Re-Election: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, John Mahama.
These are just a few of the top news stories in Africa today.