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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1878, Canada joins the Universal Postal Union. In 1885, The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium. In 1906, Estée Lauder, American businesswoman, co-founder of Estée Lauder Companies (died 2004) was born. In 1926, Mohamed Abshir Muse, Somali general (died 2017) was born. In 1935, Regina, Saskatchewan, police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police ambush strikers participating in the On-to-Ottawa Trek. In 1948, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-i-Azam) inaugurates Pakistan's central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan. In 1960, Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. In 1983, The Ministry of State Security is established as China's principal intelligence agency. In 1983, Buckminster Fuller, American architect, designed the Montreal Biosphère (born 1895) passed away. In 1999, Forrest Mars Sr., American businessman, creator of M&M's and the Mars chocolate bar (born 1904) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to new Ridge headquarters

Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, in Ridge, Accra.
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