Latest african news

Here are some of the latest African news stories:

Politics

  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 PM Visits Eritrea: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has visited Eritrea, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries.
  3. South Africa's ANC Elects New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new leader, replacing Jacob Zuma.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Contracts: Nigeria's economy has contracted by 2.6% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
  2. Egypt's Economy Grows: Egypt's economy has grown by 3.5% in the third quarter of 2021, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector.
  3. Kenya's Inflation Rate Rises: Kenya's inflation rate has risen to 5.7% in November, driven by higher food and fuel prices.

Health

  1. COVID-19 Cases Surge in Africa: COVID-19 cases have surged in Africa, with the continent recording over 8 million cases and 200,000 deaths.
  2. South Africa's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: South Africa has launched a COVID-19 vaccine rollout program, with the aim of vaccinating 67% of its population by the end of 2021.
  3. Nigeria's Lassa Fever Outbreak: Nigeria has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, with over 1,000 cases and 100 deaths reported.

Security

  1. Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia: Al-Shabaab militants have attacked a military base in Somalia, killing at least 20 soldiers.
  2. Mali's Security Situation Deteriorates: Mali's security situation has deteriorated, with the country experiencing a surge in violence and kidnappings.
  3. South Africa's Crime Rate Rises: South Africa's crime rate has risen, with the country experiencing a surge in murders, robberies, and other crimes.

Other News

  1. Africa's First Female President: Djibouti has elected its first female president, Fatima Ahmed Guelleh.
  2. Africa's Largest Dam: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been completed, with the dam expected to generate 6,000 megawatts of electricity.
  3. Africa's First Space Agency: Nigeria has launched its first space agency, with the aim of developing the country's space industry.

These are just a few of the latest African news stories. If you would like more information on a specific country or topic, please let me know!