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African Institutions Push Back on Fitch’s Downgrade of Afreximbank
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has strongly rejected Fitch Ratings’ recent downgrade, reaffirming its financial resilience and governance standards. The

Nigeria Opens $300m African Medical Centre of Excellence to Curb Medical Tourism
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
A new chapter in Africa’s healthcare journey has begun with the official opening of the African Medical Centre of Excellence

South Africa Flood Tragedy: At Least 49 Dead, Including Schoolchildren
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
The Eastern Cape province of South Africa has been plunged into mourning after devastating floods and snowfall claimed the lives

Gold for the People: Burkina Faso Finalises Nationalisation of Five Gold Mining Assets
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
Burkina Faso has completed the transfer of five gold mining assets to its state-owned mining company, Société de Participation Minière

Senegal Make History as First African Team to Defeat England
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
Senegal etched their name into footballing history on Tuesday night, becoming the first African nation to defeat England’s senior men’s

Africa to Gain Duty-Free Entry into Chinese Market under Landmark Trade Deal
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
In a landmark announcement that could reshape Africa’s global trade landscape, China has pledged to eliminate tariffs on imports from

One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 8 June 2025
- By the Editor
- . 8 June 2025
One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,
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Nigeria’s Deadliest Flood in Decades Kills 200+ in Mokwa
- By the Editor
- . 7 June 2025
Nigeria is reeling from one of its deadliest natural disasters in decades, as torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods in Mokwa,

Nigeria Imports Dairy Cows from Denmark to Double Milk Output and Cut $1.5bn Dairy Imports
- By the Editor
- . 7 June 2025
Nigeria has begun importing high-yield dairy cattle from Denmark as part of an ambitious national strategy to double its milk

INTERPOL Red Notice Issued for Former Finance Minister of Ghana Over Corruption Allegations
- By the Editor
- . 7 June 2025
Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been placed on INTERPOL’s Red Notice list, intensifying efforts by the Office