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Here are the latest news stories from BBC News Africa:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Buhari to seek re-election: President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023, despite concerns over his health and the country's economic challenges.
  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa faces corruption allegations: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power, which he has denied.
  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 began in November.
  4. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga to challenge result: Opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will challenge the results of Kenya's presidential election, which were declared in favour of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  5. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate soars to 15.4%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen 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 two deaths reported, according to the World Health Organization.
  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 15, with three deaths reported.
  3. Sudan's transition: Military and civilians agree on power-sharing deal: Sudan's military and civilian leaders have agreed on a power-sharing deal, which will see a civilian government take over from the military.
  4. Mali's election: President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta to step down: Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has announced that he will step down, following weeks of protests and unrest.
  5. Rwanda's election: Paul Kagame to seek re-election: Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024, despite concerns over human rights abuses and political repression.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 3.4% in the previous quarter.
  2. South Africa's economy: GDP contracts by 7%: South Africa's economy contracted by 7% in the fourth quarter of 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Kenya's economy: Inflation rate rises to 5.7%: Kenya's inflation rate has risen to 5.7%, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  4. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate soars to 15.4%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 15.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  5. Egypt's economy: GDP growth slows to 3.5%: Egypt's economy grew by 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 4.5% in the previous quarter.

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa's Springboks win Rugby World Cup: South Africa's Springboks won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  2. Football: Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate.
  3. Cricket: South Africa's Proteas win Test series against Pakistan: South Africa's Proteas won the Test series against Pakistan, defeating them 2-0.
  4. Tennis: Egypt's Mohamed Safwat wins ATP Challenger Tour title: Egypt's Mohamed Safwat won the ATP Challenger Tour title, defeating Spain's Pedro Martínez 6-4, 6-4.
  5. Athletics: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins London Marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the London Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:02:37.