Latest african news headlines

Here are some of the latest African news headlines:

Politics

  1. South Africa's ANC Elects New Leader: The African National Congress (ANC) has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president, replacing Jacob Zuma. (BBC)
  2. Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation. (Al Jazeera)
  3. Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs Controversial Law: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a law that allows him to appoint judges, sparking concerns over the independence of the judiciary. (The Guardian)

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 1.5%: Nigeria's economy has contracted by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2019, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Premium Times)
  2. South Africa's Economy Enters Recession: South Africa's economy has entered a recession for the first time since 2009, according to the South African Reserve Bank. (Business Day)
  3. Egypt's Economy Grows by 5.6%: Egypt's economy has grown by 5.6% in the second quarter of 2019, driven by a surge in tourism and construction. (The Cairo Post)

Health

  1. Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Uganda: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to Uganda, with two cases reported in the country. (WHO)
  2. Malaria Cases Rise in Africa: Malaria cases have risen by 12% in Africa in 2019, according to the World Health Organization. (The Guardian)
  3. South Africa's HIV Epidemic Worsens: South Africa's HIV epidemic has worsened, with 7.7 million people living with the virus, according to the South African National AIDS Council. (News24)

Conflict

  1. Libya's Conflict Escalates: The conflict in Libya has escalated, with fighting reported in the capital Tripoli and the UN calling for a ceasefire. (Al Jazeera)
  2. Sudan's Military and Protesters Reach Agreement: Sudan's military and protesters have reached an agreement on a transition to civilian rule, following months of protests against President Omar al-Bashir. (BBC)
  3. DR Congo's Conflict Spreads to New Areas: The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to new areas, with fighting reported in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. (The New York Times)

Sports

  1. Senegal Wins African Cup of Nations: Senegal has won the African Cup of Nations, defeating Algeria 4-2 in the final. (BBC)
  2. South Africa's Cricket Team Wins Series Against India: South Africa's cricket team has won a series against India, with a 2-1 victory in the three-match series. (ESPN Cricinfo)
  3. Ethiopia's Athletics Team Wins Gold at World Championships: Ethiopia's athletics team has won gold at the World Championships, with Selemon Barega winning the men's 10,000m event. (The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest African news headlines.