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Here are the latest news updates from BBC News 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 to face no-confidence vote: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face a no-confidence vote in parliament after a report found he had misled parliament about a donation to his campaign.
  3. Ethiopia: Tigray conflict: 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.

Regional News

  1. Kenya: Opposition leader Raila Odinga's home raided: The home of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has been raided by police, who are searching for evidence of alleged corruption.
  2. Ghana: President Akufo-Addo to lift lockdown: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that the country's lockdown will be lifted on Monday, after a decline in coronavirus cases.
  3. Morocco: King Mohammed VI to meet with African leaders: Moroccan King Mohammed VI is set to meet with African leaders in Rabat to discuss regional security and economic cooperation.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria: Economy contracts by 3.6% in Q2: Nigeria's economy contracted by 3.6% in the second quarter of the year, according to official figures.
  2. South Africa: Unemployment rate rises to 30.8%: South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 30.8%, the highest level since 2008, according to official figures.
  3. Egypt: Suez Canal revenues rise by 15%: Revenues from the Suez Canal have risen by 15% in the first half of the year, according to Egyptian officials.

Sports

  1. Rugby: South Africa's Springboks win Rugby Championship: South Africa's Springboks have won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 32-19 in the final match.
  2. Football: Egypt's Zamalek win African Champions League: Egyptian club Zamalek have won the African Champions League, defeating Al Ahly 3-2 in the final.

Weather

  1. Tropical storm hits Mozambique: A tropical storm has made landfall in Mozambique, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
  2. Drought hits parts of South Africa: A severe drought has hit parts of South Africa, affecting crops and livestock in the affected areas.

These are just some of the latest news updates from BBC News Africa. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news from the continent by following the BBC News Africa Twitter account or visiting the BBC News Africa website.