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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 05:36
[Dabanga] Tawila -- A toddler has died in a massive fire that broke out in Tawila El Omda camp for internally displaced people in Tawila locality in North Darfur on Monday. The fire destroyed hundreds of shelters housing newly displaced families, most of whom fled the hostilities between the...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 05:36
[Dabanga] Addis Ababa -- A delegation from Sudan's Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces (Sumud) pre-empted the African summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, by holding intensive consultations with 'influential countries' in decision-making within the African Union, in addition...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 05:35
[The Conversation Africa] US president Donald Trump's advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states - Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (collectively known as the Quad) - were close to finalising a detailed...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 05:25
Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first shipment of gold this week. The shipment comprised about 197 kg of gold, equivalent to 6 336 oz.
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, February 12, 2026 - 04:46
I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold Coast Refinery. In a major advance that enables local refining of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold...
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, February 12, 2026 - 04:19
CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments, companies and banks to hedge exposure to a sector controlled by China. Rival Intercontinental Exchange is...
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, February 12, 2026 - 04:13
China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major step in Beijing’s push to secure more critical minerals in Africa. Zijin had previously indicated a...
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, February 12, 2026 - 04:00
  • An indepth analysis of five sectors positioned for asymmetric upside post-Uganda elections, quantifying the opportunity using granular EPRC index data, and providing institutional investors with a sequenced entry framework.

For much of the past twelve months, Uganda’s...

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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 02:43
A Kenyan self proclaimed preacher and seven co accused have been charged over the deaths of dozens of people whose bodies were recovered from shallow graves in Kilifi County on the country’s southeastern coast, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 02:38
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to review Moderna’s application for approval of its seasonal influenza vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, citing insufficient clinical evidence to support the filing. In a letter sent to the Massachusetts based biotechnology company, the...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 02:33
Libya awarded new oil and gas exploration rights to several foreign energy companies on Wednesday, the country’s National Oil Corporation said, its first licensing round since 2007 as authorities seek to revive the sector after years of conflict. The winners include U.S. major Chevron and Nigerian...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 02:29
Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in a national election aimed at restoring an elected government after the 2024 removal of long time prime minister Sheikh Hasina, with authorities deploying large security forces and officials describing the poll as a key test of political stability in the country of...
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 02:24
Russia said it would continue observing limits on strategic nuclear weapons previously set by a bilateral arms control treaty with the United States, provided Washington does the same, after the agreement expired earlier this month without a replacement. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russia’s...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 23:43
Italy’s cabinet authorized naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of exceptional border pressure, approving legislation Wednesday that would impose heavy fines and confiscate vessels belonging to humanitarian rescue groups if they violate territorial water bans during migration...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 23:37
Endrick’s agent, Thiago Freitas, has offered a detailed explanation of the Brazilian forward’s limited playing time at Real Madrid, saying it reflects the depth of the club’s attacking options and the natural progression of a young star rather than any issue with the player’s ability. Freitas,...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 23:11
More than a billion people worldwide live with migraine, a neurological condition that goes far beyond ordinary headaches. For many sufferers, the search for relief has been long and unpredictable. But advances in research are now producing a new generation of therapies — from targeted medications...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 22:50
The Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the US, with rights groups calling the agreement both unclear and immoral. In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving,...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 22:33

By Sahel Reporters, Lagos

…First Refinery In The World to Attain This Feat  

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production...

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 22:28

By Sahel Reporters, Lagos

Ogun State Government has lauded the roles being played by the Pan-Africa conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) as a strategic partner in the industrial and economic development of the state through investments.

The state governor, Dapo...

Get the latest updates and insights on current events in the Sahel region. Sahel Reporters brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 22:16

By Sahel Reporters, Yola

The Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government, is exploring innovative digital solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across public basic education schools in the state...

Get the latest updates and insights on current events in the Sahel region. Sahel Reporters brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis.

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