Recent news in africa

Here are some recent news stories from Africa:

Politics

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, particularly in resolving the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. (Source: BBC)
• The African Union has suspended Sudan from its activities following the military coup that ousted President Omar al-Bashir. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has held its first presidential election since the end of the Ebola outbreak, with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing off against opposition candidate Martin Fayulu. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has come into effect, aiming to create a single market for goods and services across the continent. (Source: African Union)
• South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2020, its worst performance since the 2009 global financial crisis. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Nigeria has launched a new digital currency, the eNaira, aimed at increasing financial inclusion and reducing the country's reliance on cash. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo over, after nearly two years of fighting the disease. (Source: WHO)
• South Africa has reported its first case of COVID-19, a 38-year-old man who had recently traveled to Italy. (Source: BBC)
• The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19 on the continent, including the distribution of masks and testing kits. (Source: African Union)

Conflict

• The conflict in Libya has escalated, with forces loyal to the internationally recognized government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj clashing with those of military strongman Khalifa Haftar. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations has condemned the recent violence in the Central African Republic, which has left dozens of people dead and thousands displaced. (Source: UN News)
• The African Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict in Somalia, where government forces are battling al-Shabaab militants. (Source: African Union)

Environment

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat climate change on the continent, including the development of renewable energy sources and the protection of natural habitats. (Source: African Union)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new conservation effort to protect its vast rainforests, which are home to many endangered species. (Source: National Geographic)
• South Africa has launched a new plan to reduce its carbon emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

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