Africa

Niger Becomes First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Niger has made history as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, after being

Chad Ends French Military Presence
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Chad has officially ended France’s military presence within its borders, with the handover of the last French military base in

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
- By the Editor
- . 29 January 2025
In a historic shift, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community

Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania to Launch Mission 300: Expanding Electricity Access for Millions
- By the Editor
- . 27 January 2025
Tomorrow, African heads of state, business leaders, and development partners will gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the highly

South Africa Enacts New Expropriation Law: A Milestone in Land Reform
- By the Editor
- . 27 January 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that provides a framework for

AFCON 2025 Final Draw Tonight, 27 January as Morocco Prepares
- By the Editor
- . 27 January 2025
More than 90 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas are set to tune in for the

One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 25 January 2025
- By the Editor
- . 25 January 2025
One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,

Mali Seizes 3 Tons of Gold From Canadian Mining Co: Barrick
- By the Editor
- . 24 January 2025
In a bold move reflecting a growing push for resource sovereignty, Mali’s military government has seized three tonnes of gold

Chinese Nationals Convicted for Illegal Mining in Congo
- By the Editor
- . 24 January 2025
In a historic verdict, three Chinese nationals, Cheng Chang-Fu, Wan Ling-Wu, and Cheng Hai-Yan have been sentenced to seven years

Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Country
- By the Editor
- . 23 January 2025
In a significant development, Nigeria has been formally admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, according to Brazil,