Bbc africa news

Here are the latest news stories from BBC Africa:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Buhari to seek re-election: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023, despite facing criticism over his handling of the country's economy and security.
  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa faces corruption allegations: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power, with opposition parties calling for him to step down.
  3. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'Thousands' killed in conflict: The Ethiopian government has admitted that thousands of people have been killed in the conflict in the Tigray region, which has been ongoing since November.
  4. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga to challenge result: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will challenge the results of the country's presidential election, which was won by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  5. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate soars to 15.4%: Ghana's inflation rate has soared to 15.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Regional News

  1. West Africa's Ebola outbreak: Cases rise in Guinea: The number of Ebola cases in Guinea has risen to 18, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.
  2. Congo's Ebola outbreak: Cases rise in North Kivu: The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has risen to 100, with the WHO warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.
  3. Sudan's economy: Inflation rate soars to 200%: Sudan's inflation rate has soared to 200%, the highest in over a decade, due to a shortage of foreign currency and rising food prices.
  4. Morocco's economy: Growth slows due to COVID-19: Morocco's economy has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP growth rate falling to 1.3% in 2020.
  5. Egypt's economy: Inflation rate rises to 7.5%: Egypt's inflation rate has risen to 7.5%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Sports

  1. AFCON 2021: Cameroon to host tournament: Cameroon will host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which will take place from January 9 to February 6, 2022.
  2. Rugby: South Africa's Springboks win World Cup: South Africa's Springboks won the 2019 Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  3. Football: Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 AFCON tournament, which will take place in Cameroon.

Business

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has slowed to 2.3%, due to a decline in oil production and a shortage of foreign currency.
  2. South Africa's economy: GDP growth slows to 0.2%: South Africa's economy has slowed to 0.2%, due to a decline in mining and manufacturing output.
  3. Egypt's economy: Inflation rate rises to 7.5%: Egypt's inflation rate has risen to 7.5%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.