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Here are the latest news updates from CGTN Africa:

Top Stories

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa to face no-confidence vote: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face a no-confidence vote in parliament on Thursday, following allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
  2. Egypt's Sisi inaugurates new Suez Canal extension: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has inaugurated the new Suez Canal extension, a major infrastructure project aimed at increasing the canal's capacity and reducing congestion.
  3. Nigeria's Buhari signs new anti-corruption law: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a new anti-corruption law, aimed at strengthening the country's fight against corruption and improving transparency in government.

Regional News

  1. Kenya's opposition leader Odinga to run for president again: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will run for president again in the 2022 elections, despite losing to President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2017 polls.
  2. Tunisia's Ennahda party wins most seats in parliament: Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party has won the most seats in the country's parliament, according to preliminary results, in a vote seen as a test of the country's democratic transition.
  3. Ghana's economy grows 7.1% in 2020: Ghana's economy grew by 7.1% in 2020, driven by a strong performance in the services sector, according to data from the country's statistics office.

International News

  1. US sanctions on Iran take effect: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting the country's oil and financial sectors, in a bid to pressure Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
  2. EU and UK agree on post-Brexit trade deal: The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
  3. China and Russia hold joint military exercises: China and Russia have held joint military exercises in eastern Russia, aimed at strengthening their military cooperation and countering the growing influence of the United States.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy grows 2.3% in Q4 2020: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by a recovery in the oil sector, according to data from the country's statistics office.
  2. South Africa's rand weakens against US dollar: The South African rand has weakened against the US dollar, amid concerns over the country's economic outlook and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Egypt's economy grows 3.5% in 2020: Egypt's economy grew by 3.5% in 2020, driven by a strong performance in the services sector and a recovery in the tourism industry, according to data from the country's statistics office.

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