Daily guide africa news

Here's a daily guide to Africa news:

Top Stories

  1. Sudan's Prime Minister Resigns: Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned, citing a lack of support from the military council that has been in power since a coup in October.
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis: The Ethiopian government has announced that it will launch a military operation to capture the Tigray region, which has been controlled by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) since 1991.
  3. Nigeria's Economy: Nigeria's economy has contracted by 3.6% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, due to a decline in oil production and a global economic downturn.

Regional News

  1. West Africa: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed sanctions on Mali's military junta, which seized power in a coup in August.
  2. East Africa: The East African Community (EAC) has launched a new initiative to promote regional integration and economic development, including the creation of a single customs union and a common market.
  3. Southern Africa: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for an end to the political crisis in Zimbabwe, which has been marred by protests and violence since the disputed presidential election in July.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that it will launch a new index to track the performance of companies in the technology and fintech sectors.
  2. South Africa's Economy: South Africa's economy has grown by 1.2% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the South African Reserve Bank, driven by a recovery in the manufacturing and mining sectors.
  3. Egypt's Economy: Egypt's economy has grown by 3.5% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, driven by a recovery in the tourism and construction sectors.

Sports

  1. Rugby: The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup for the third time, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  2. Football: The African Cup of Nations has been postponed until 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Cricket: The Proteas have won the T20 World Cup, defeating Australia in the final.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Nigerian musician Wizkid has released a new album, "Made in Lagos", which has topped the charts in several countries.
  2. Film: The film "The Woman King" has been released in cinemas across Africa, starring Viola Davis and John Boyega.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "The Real Housewives of Lagos" has been renewed for a second season.

Weather

  1. Drought: A severe drought has hit several countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, affecting millions of people.
  2. Flooding: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of West Africa, including Nigeria and Ghana.
  3. Heatwave: A heatwave has hit several parts of Southern Africa, including South Africa and Namibia.

I hope this daily guide to Africa news helps you stay informed about the latest developments on the continent!