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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 13:46

By Sahel Reporters

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for Adamawa State, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, has reaffirmed his commitment to consolidating the achievements of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while...

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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 13:34

By Muhammad B. Muhammad

A massive crowd of supporters converged on Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola, on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially flagged off its 2027 election campaign in Adamawa State.

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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 13:25
Foreign investors in South Africa typically encounter fewer ownership restrictions than in many resource-rich jurisdictions, multinational corporate law firm Baker McKenzie states in its 192-page report covering 20 countries. Highlighted is that South Africa’s policy environment is increasingly...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 13:16
While production at Caledonia Mining's Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, was below expectations in the third quarter ended September 30, CEO Mark Learmonth says the company has a good understanding of the operational issues that affected production. Reporting on the company's operational and financial...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:57
The question is being asked across the developing world, where hunger risk is high from the extreme weather El Niño is expected to bring. Malawi has a big plan, but little money.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:50
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:43
At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:40
Authorities in Ghana have allowed Aim-listed Goldplat, which owns and operates gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana, to resume operations in the country while they finalise an investigation into the death of a contract worker. Goldplat notes that the company had itself completed its...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:28
West Africa-focused Cora Gold announced that it has entered into conditional agreements regarding the demerger of its assets in Senegal into a new private entity to be owned by Cora's shareholders. The demerged assets principally comprise Cora’s 100% interest in the Madina Foulbé exploration permit...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:14
Statistics South Africa reports that the country's mining production decreased by 10.7% tear-on-year in September, while mineral sales decreased by 4.1% year-on-year. The largest negative contributors to mining production for September were iron-ore (-23.7% and contributing -3.4 percentage points...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:08
Residents of Thokoza in Ekurhuleni were jolted awake in the early hours of Thursday morning when the sounds of automatic gunfire and powerful explosions shattered the silence as ATM bombers struck again. Photo: Supplied

Residents of Thokoza in Ekurhuleni were...

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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:07
[Premium Times] The rights group describes the incident--which occurred on Wednesday along Jekadafari Road in Gombe--as a deliberate and "wanton" attempt to use violence to bar Mr Pantami from entering the state capital ahead of the 2027 general elections.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:07
[Premium Times] Rather than launching opportunistic ambushes, the Boko Haram faction targets military bases in return for payment from Islamic State.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:07
[Premium Times] The arrests came days after the Chairperson of Essien Udim Local Government Area, Ntiedo Usoro, visited the village head's compound to assess the destruction and appeal for calm.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:07
[Premium Times] Cross River governor dissolves task force over demolition of a private building, exposing the government's failure to make specific budgetary provision for the unit or its personnel's training.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:01
[Shabelle] Antalya -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called on the international community to honour its climate commitments and provide greater support to countries facing the worst effects of climate change, as he addressed the opening of the COP31 summit in Turkey.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:01
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Nabad iyo Nolol party led by former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has denied reports that it participated in a joint meeting between the federal government and opposition groups.
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:00
After a decade of backing Haftar in the east, Cairo is reopening its embassy in the capital as Libya’s rival camps start to strike their own deals.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 11:59
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Hassan Maalim Mahmoud has warned that political divisions and internal rivalries pose serious risks to the country's stability, urging Somali leaders to put aside political disputes, clan interests and power struggles to...
All Africa, All the Time.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 11:51
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi paved the way for a constitutional amendment on November 10 by signing a law authorising a referendum. The move comes amid concerns that he could seek a third term in office, with opposition figures accusing him of manoeuvring to remain in power.
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