Sub saharan africa news

Here are some recent news stories from Sub-Saharan Africa:

Politics

• Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, to replace Mohammed Adamu. (Source: 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. (Source: News24)
• Democratic Republic of Congo: The country's electoral commission has announced that the presidential election will be held on December 20, 2023. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• Ghana: The country's economy has been downgraded to "high risk" by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to rising debt and fiscal challenges. (Source: Bloomberg)
• South Africa: The country's central bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat inflation and stabilize the currency. (Source: Reuters)
• Kenya: The government has launched a new digital payment system to reduce cash transactions and increase financial inclusion. (Source: The East African)

Health

• Nigeria: The country has recorded its highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with 1,964 new cases reported. (Source: Premium Times)
• South Africa: The government has launched a new vaccination campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases. (Source: News24)
• Ethiopia: The country has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria, with a focus on remote and hard-to-reach areas. (Source: The Ethiopian Herald)

Conflict

• Democratic Republic of Congo: The country's military has launched an operation to capture the rebel leader, Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, who is accused of committing atrocities in the eastern region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Somalia: The government has launched a new military operation to capture the port city of Kismaayo from al-Shabaab militants. (Source: Reuters)
• Mozambique: The government has launched a new operation to capture the rebel leader, Afonso Dhlakama, who is accused of committing atrocities in the central region. (Source: The Mozambique News Agency)

Environment

• South Africa: The country has launched a new initiative to protect its rhino population, with a focus on anti-poaching efforts and community engagement. (Source: News24)
• Kenya: The government has launched a new program to plant 10 million trees in the next three years to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. (Source: The East African)
• Nigeria: The country has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce deforestation. (Source: Premium Times)

These are just a few examples of the many news stories coming out of Sub-Saharan Africa.