Voa africa news tonight
Here are the top stories from VOA Africa News for tonight:
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- South Africa's President Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Inquiry: South Africa's parliament has launched an inquiry into allegations of corruption and abuse of power against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The inquiry follows a report by a state capture inquiry that accused Ramaphosa of covering up a donation of $4 million to his campaign to become the African National Congress (ANC) president in 2017.
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- Ethiopia's Tigray Region Reports Widespread Humanitarian Crisis: The Ethiopian government has acknowledged a humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region, where fighting between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has left thousands of people displaced and in need of aid. The United Nations has called for urgent access to the region to deliver aid and evacuate those in need.
- Nigeria's President Buhari Signs Bill to Establish New Police Force: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law establishing a new police force, the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, to improve the country's law enforcement capabilities. The fund will be used to finance the police force and improve its equipment and training.
- Kenya's President Kenyatta Signs Law to Increase Minimum Wage: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a law increasing the minimum wage for workers in the country. The new law sets the minimum wage at 33,000 Kenyan shillings (approximately $330) per month, up from 22,000 shillings (approximately $220) per month.
- Ghana's President Akufo-Addo Launches New National Health Insurance Scheme: Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched a new national health insurance scheme aimed at improving access to healthcare for all citizens. The scheme will provide free healthcare to all Ghanaians, including those living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.
These are just a few of the top stories from VOA Africa News for tonight. I hope you find them informative and interesting!