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Here are the latest news updates from CNN Africa:

Top Stories

  1. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings: The South African parliament has launched an inquiry into allegations of corruption and abuse of power against President Ramaphosa, who is accused of covering up a burglary at his farm.
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Thousands flee as fighting intensifies: The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region has escalated, with thousands of people fleeing to neighboring countries, including Sudan and Uganda.
  3. Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency: Militants kill dozens in attack on village: Boko Haram militants have killed at least 30 people in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria, according to local officials.

Regional News

  1. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga's party files petition challenging results: Kenya's opposition party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has filed a petition challenging the results of the recent presidential election, which declared President Uhuru Kenyatta the winner.
  2. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate rises to 11.8%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 11.8%, the highest in over two years, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  3. Morocco's Sahara dispute: Polisario Front rejects Moroccan proposal for autonomy: The Polisario Front, which has been fighting for independence for Western Sahara, has rejected a Moroccan proposal for autonomy in the disputed territory.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the third quarter of 2021, slower than expected, due to a decline in oil production and a slowdown in non-oil sectors.
  2. South Africa's economy: Unemployment rate rises to 32.5%: South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 32.5%, the highest in over 15 years, due to a decline in economic activity and a lack of job creation.
  3. Egypt's economy: Inflation rate falls to 5.5%: Egypt's inflation rate has fallen to 5.5%, the lowest in over two years, due to a decline in food and fuel prices.

Sports

  1. South Africa's rugby team: Springboks win Rugby World Cup: South Africa's national rugby team, the Springboks, has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  2. Kenya's athletics team: Eliud Kipchoge wins London Marathon: Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge has won the London Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:02:37.

These are just some of the latest news updates from CNN Africa. Stay tuned for more news and updates from the continent!