Bbc africa news today

Here are the top news stories from BBC Africa today:

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. The attacks targeted villages and a military base.
  2. South Africa: Ramaphosa's ANC faces internal divisions: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's African National Congress (ANC) party is facing internal divisions ahead of local elections in November. The party is struggling to regain popularity after a series of scandals.
  3. Ethiopia: Tigray crisis: Thousands flee as fighting spreads: Thousands of people have fled their homes in Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) spreads. The conflict has left hundreds dead and thousands displaced.

Regional News

  1. Kenya: Raila Odinga's ODM party wins Nairobi governorship: Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has won the Nairobi governorship in Kenya's elections. The party's candidate, Johnson Sakaja, won the seat with 54% of the vote.
  2. Ghana: President Akufo-Addo launches new economic plan: Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched a new economic plan aimed at boosting the country's economy. The plan includes measures to increase investment and reduce debt.
  3. Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to new region: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new region, the city of Butembo. The outbreak has killed over 2,000 people since it began in August.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria: Inflation rate rises to 17.6%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6%, the highest level in over a year. The rise is attributed to a shortage of foreign exchange and high food prices.
  2. South Africa: Economy contracts by 3.2%: South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the second quarter of the year, the largest decline since the 2009 recession. The contraction is attributed to a decline in mining and manufacturing output.
  3. Egypt: Suez Canal revenues rise by 15%: Revenues from the Suez Canal have risen by 15% in the first half of the year, driven by an increase in global trade. The canal is a major source of revenue for Egypt.

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa wins Rugby Championship: South Africa has won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 19-16 in the final match. The win marks South Africa's 16th title in the competition.
  2. Football: Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate. The team will compete in the tournament in Cameroon next year.

These are just some of the top news stories from BBC Africa today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!