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Here are some of the top news stories from Africa today:

Politics

• Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace Mohammed Adamu. (Premium Times)
• South Africa: The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it will hold a special national executive committee meeting to discuss the party's leadership crisis. (News24)
• Ethiopia: The Ethiopian government has announced that it will hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic crises. (BBC)

Economy

• South Africa: The country's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2021, according to data released by Statistics South Africa. (Business Day)
• Nigeria: The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Punch)
• Kenya: The Kenyan government has launched a new initiative to promote local manufacturing and reduce imports. (Capital FM)

Health

• South Africa: The country has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (News24)
• Nigeria: The Nigerian government has launched a new vaccination campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Premium Times)
• Egypt: The Egyptian government has announced that it will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all citizens. (Ahram Online)

Sports

• South Africa: The South African national rugby team has won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 32-12 in the final match. (News24)
• Nigeria: The Nigerian national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in the final match. (Punch)
• Kenya: The Kenyan national athletics team has won several medals at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Capital FM)

Other News

• Ethiopia: The Ethiopian government has announced that it will launch a new military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). (BBC)
• Democratic Republic of Congo: The Congolese government has announced that it will hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic crises. (Al Jazeera)
• Ghana: The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce poverty. (Ghana Web)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Africa today.