Bbc news africa today

Here are the top stories from BBC News Africa today:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's President Buhari to seek re-election: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that he will seek re-election in the country's 2023 presidential election.
  2. South Africa's ANC party elects new leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new leader, replacing Jacob Zuma.
  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 to challenge result: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will challenge the results of the country's presidential election, which was won by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  5. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate rises to 11.8%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 11.8%, the highest level in over two years, due to rising food and fuel prices.

Regional News

  1. West Africa: Ebola outbreak declared in Guinea: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in Guinea, after a number of cases were reported in the country.
  2. Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to new region: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new region, with cases reported in the city of Butembo.
  3. South Sudan: Peace talks suspended: Peace talks between the South Sudanese government and rebel groups have been suspended, after the two sides failed to agree on a ceasefire.
  4. Mali: French troops killed in attack: French troops have been killed in an attack in Mali, the French military has confirmed.
  5. Egypt: Suez Canal blockage causes delays: A blockage in the Suez Canal has caused delays for ships passing through the waterway, which is a major route for international trade.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has grown by 2.3% in the third quarter of the year, down from 3.1% in the previous quarter.
  2. South Africa's economy: GDP contracts by 0.6%: South Africa's economy has contracted by 0.6% in the third quarter of the year, due to a decline in agricultural production and a slowdown in manufacturing.
  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 rises to 11.8%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 11.8%, the highest level in over two years, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  5. Egypt's economy: GDP growth slows to 5.6%: Egypt's economy has grown by 5.6% in the third quarter of the year, down from 6.1% in the previous quarter.