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  1. South Africa's President Ramaphosa Survives No-Confidence Vote: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, dealing a blow to opposition parties that had sought to oust him over allegations of corruption and abuse of power. (Source: VOA News)
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray Region Reports Widespread Humanitarian Crisis: The Ethiopian government has acknowledged a humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region, where thousands of people are reported to be in dire need of food, shelter, and medical care. The crisis has been exacerbated by fighting between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). (Source: VOA News)
  3. Nigeria's Boko Haram Insurgents Kill Dozens in Attack on Military Base: Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in northeastern Nigeria, killing dozens of soldiers and civilians. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region, where the extremist group has been waging a decade-long insurgency. (Source: VOA News)
  4. Kenya's President Kenyatta Signs Controversial Election Law: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a controversial election law that critics say will undermine the country's democratic process. The law, which was passed by parliament last week, gives the president more power over the electoral commission and allows for the use of electronic voting machines. (Source: VOA News)
  5. Sudan's Military Council and Opposition Reach Power-Sharing Deal: Sudan's military council and opposition groups have reached a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule. The deal, which was signed in Khartoum, follows months of protests and violence that led to the ouster of longtime President Omar al-Bashir. (Source: VOA News)

Top Stories

  1. Africa's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 1 Million: The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has surpassed 1 million, according to the World Health Organization. The continent has been hit hard by the pandemic, with many countries struggling to contain the spread of the virus. (Source: VOA News)
  2. South Africa's Economy Contracts by 3.2% in Q1: South Africa's economy contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures. The contraction is the worst since the 2009 global financial crisis and is attributed to a decline in agricultural production and a drop in consumer spending. (Source: VOA News)
  3. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the region. Abiy, who was awarded the prize along with Ethiopian opposition leader Ahmed Ali Fincha, has been credited with helping to broker a peace deal between Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea. (Source: VOA News)

Regional News

  1. West Africa's ECOWAS Suspends Mali's Membership: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali's membership over the country's failure to hold democratic elections. The suspension is the latest in a series of sanctions imposed on Mali by the regional bloc. (Source: VOA News)
  2. Central African Republic's President Touadéra Wins Re-Election: Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won re-election in a disputed vote, according to official results. The election was marred by violence and allegations of fraud. (Source: VOA News)
  3. Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola Outbreak Declared Over: The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has been declared over, according to the World Health Organization. The outbreak, which began in August 2018, killed over 2,200 people and was the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. (Source: VOA News)