Awc news in africa today news

Here are some of the top news stories in Africa today:

Politics

  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 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.

Economy

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.