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Here are the latest news stories from BBC News Africa:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Buhari signs new anti-corruption law: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a new anti-corruption law, which aims to strengthen the country's fight against graft.
  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa to face no-confidence vote: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face a no-confidence vote in parliament, following allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
  3. Ethiopia's 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.
  4. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga's party rejects results: Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga's party has rejected the results of the country's presidential election, citing irregularities and fraud.
  5. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate rises to 11.8%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 11.8%, the highest in over three years, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Regional News

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak: New cases reported in North Kivu: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported new cases of Ebola in the North Kivu province, despite efforts to contain the outbreak.
  2. Sudan's transition: Military and civilians agree on power-sharing deal: Sudan's military and civilian leaders have agreed on a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule.
  3. Mali's security crisis: French troops killed in attack: French troops have been killed in an attack in Mali, as the country struggles to contain a growing security crisis.
  4. Rwanda's economy: GDP growth slows to 7.2%: Rwanda's economy has grown at a slower pace than expected, with GDP growth slowing to 7.2% due to a decline in agricultural production.
  5. Tunisia's protests: Thousands demand government resignation: Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tunisia, demanding the resignation of the government and an end to corruption.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has grown at a slower pace than expected, with GDP growth slowing to 2.3% due to a decline in oil production.
  2. South Africa's economy: GDP growth revised downwards: South Africa's economy has grown at a slower pace than expected, with GDP growth revised downwards to 0.6% due to a decline in agricultural production.
  3. Egypt's economy: Inflation rate rises to 8.8%: Egypt's inflation rate has risen to 8.8%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  4. Kenya's economy: GDP growth slows to 5.5%: Kenya's economy has grown at a slower pace than expected, with GDP growth slowing to 5.5% due to a decline in agricultural production.
  5. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate rises to 11.8%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 11.8%, the highest in over three years, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa's Springboks win Rugby World Cup: South Africa's Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  2. Football: Egypt's Pharaohs qualify for Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt's Pharaohs have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Tunisia 1-0 in the final qualifying match.
  3. Cricket: South Africa's Proteas win Test series against India: South Africa's Proteas have won the Test series against India, defeating the visitors 2-1.
  4. Tennis: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur wins WTA title: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has won the WTA title, defeating Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the final.
  5. Athletics: Ethiopia's Genzebe Dibaba sets new world record: Ethiopia's Genzebe Dibaba has set a new world record in the 5,000m event, winning the Diamond League meeting in Brussels.