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Here are the latest news headlines from BBC Africa:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Buhari to seek re-election: President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023, despite concerns over his health and the country's economic challenges.
  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa faces corruption allegations: President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power, which he denies, amid growing calls for him to step down.
  3. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'Thousands' killed in conflict: The Ethiopian government has admitted that thousands of people have been killed in the conflict in the Tigray region, which has been ongoing since November.
  4. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate soars to 15.4%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 15.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  5. Kenya's election: Raila Odinga to challenge results: Opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will challenge the results of Kenya's presidential election, which he claims were rigged.

Regional News

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak: Cases rise to 100: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a surge in Ebola cases, with 100 confirmed cases and 55 deaths.
  2. Sudan's transition: Military and civilians agree on power-sharing: Sudan's military and civilian leaders have agreed on a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule.
  3. Mali's crisis: French troops to stay until 2023: France has announced that its troops will remain in Mali until 2023 to help the country combat Islamist militants.
  4. Nigeria's kidnapping: 300 schoolgirls still missing: The Nigerian government has admitted that 300 schoolgirls are still missing after being kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in February.
  5. South Africa's xenophobia: Attacks on foreign nationals continue: Attacks on foreign nationals have continued in South Africa, with several people killed and many more injured.

Business and Economy

  1. Nigeria's economy: GDP growth slows to 2.3%: Nigeria's economy has grown by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2021, slower than expected due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. South Africa's economy: Unemployment rate rises to 32.5%: South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 32.5%, the highest in over a decade, due to the impact of the pandemic and economic reforms.
  3. Ghana's economy: Inflation rate soars to 15.4%: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 15.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to rising food and fuel prices.
  4. Kenya's economy: GDP growth slows to 4.7%: Kenya's economy has grown by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2021, slower than expected due to the impact of the pandemic.
  5. Egypt's economy: GDP growth rises to 3.5%: Egypt's economy has grown by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2021, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector and increased government spending.

Sports

  1. AFCON 2021: Cameroon to host tournament: Cameroon has been chosen to host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from January 9 to February 6, 2022.
  2. Rugby: South Africa's Springboks win World Cup: South Africa's Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
  3. Football: Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Sierra Leone 4-0 in the final qualifying match.
  4. Cricket: South Africa's Proteas win Test series: South Africa's Proteas have won the Test series against Sri Lanka, defeating them 2-0.
  5. Athletics: Ethiopia's Genzebe Dibaba sets new world record: Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba has set a new world record in the 5,000m event, running 14:11.15 minutes at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels.