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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
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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In a historic shift, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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,
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Kenya Abolishes E-Visa (ETA) for Most African Nations
- By the Editor
- . 23 January 2025
In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to Pan-Africanism and regional integration, Kenya has announced it will abolish the Electronic