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Here are the latest news headlines from BBC Africa:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks kill dozens in Borno state: At least 30 people have been killed in a series of attacks by Boko Haram militants in Borno state, Nigeria.
  2. South Africa: Ramaphosa's ANC faces election test: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) is facing a tough election test, with polls suggesting it may lose control of key provinces.
  3. Ethiopia: 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.

Regional News

  1. Kenya: Opposition leader Raila Odinga's son arrested: The son of Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has been arrested and charged with incitement to violence.
  2. Ghana: President Akufo-Addo wins re-election: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won re-election, defeating his main opponent, John Mahama.
  3. Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to new region: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new region, with cases reported in the city of Goma.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria: Economy grows at slowest pace in three years: Nigeria's economy has grown at its slowest pace in three years, according to official figures.
  2. South Africa: Inflation rate falls to lowest level in 15 years: South Africa's inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years, according to official figures.
  3. Egypt: Suez Canal revenues reach record high: The Suez Canal has reported a record high in revenues, with earnings reaching $5.6 billion in the 2020/21 financial year.

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa wins Rugby World Cup: South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  2. Football: Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate.
  3. Cricket: South Africa's Proteas win T20 series: South Africa's national cricket team, the Proteas, has won a T20 series against Pakistan, taking the series 2-1.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from BBC Africa. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.