Bbc focus on africa news of 28th june 2018
According to the BBC News website, on June 28th, 2018, the following were some of the top stories related to Africa:
- South Africa's Zuma to face corruption charges: Former President Jacob Zuma was expected to appear in court to face corruption charges related to a $2.5 billion arms deal in the 1990s.
- Nigeria's Buhari to seek re-election: President Muhammadu Buhari announced that he would seek re-election in the 2019 presidential election, despite health concerns and criticism over his government's handling of the economy.
- Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, particularly in resolving the border conflict with Eritrea.
- Kenya's election commission rejects presidential petition: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) rejected a petition filed by opposition leader Raila Odinga, who had challenged the outcome of the 2017 presidential election.
- Sudan's Bashir to face ICC charges: The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it would proceed with charges against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
- Ghana's economy grows despite challenges: Ghana's economy grew by 8.5% in the first quarter of 2018, despite challenges such as high inflation and a depreciating currency.
- Egypt's Sisi to meet with Trump: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, to discuss issues such as counter-terrorism and economic cooperation.
These were some of the top stories related to Africa on June 28th, 2018. If you would like more information or specific details on any of these stories, please let me know!