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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Africa Matters: Online content creation brings new risks to child labour

TRT World

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June 21, 2026

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An ILO and Unicef report shows Africa has the world’s highest child labour rate, with 92 million child labourers. And as some children in Kenya turn to content creation, that is also creating problems of its own.

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 28, 2026

Lack of defamation law leaves journalists vulnerable to intimidation lawsuits – Zakaria Tanko

A lawyer and lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Zakaria Tanko Musah, has warned that Ghana's lack of a dedicated defamation law is exposing journalists to strategic lawsuits intended to intimidate and silence the media rather than seek justice. Speaking on JoyNews during a discussion on defamation suits against journalists, Mr Musah said Ghana's legal framework on defamation remains grounded in common law, with no standalone legislation defining the offence or establishing clear legal parameters.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Senegalese journalist highlights economic cost of negative Africa narratives

Senegalese journalist highlights economic cost of negative Africa narratives

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe »

Les ressortissants guinéens de Hermakono-Garo, dans le village de Djoulabougou, au sud-ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire, se donnent la main pour surmonter les défis quotidiens. Une mosquée, fruit de cette union, construite au nom de la communauté guinéenne vivant dans la localité après plusieurs années de cotisations, témoigne de la vie sociale qu’ils prônent. Dans [] The post Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Guinee news

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trafic de migrants : un faux « consulat » démantelé en Sierra Leone, cinq Guinéens remis à la justice

Les autorités guinéennes ont annoncé le démantèlement d’un réseau transnational spécialisé dans le trafic illicite de migrants et l’escroquerie. À l’issue d’une opération conjointe menée avec les forces de sécurité sierra-léonaises, cinq ressortissants guinéens ont été interpellés puis transférés à Conakry. Ils sont accusés d’avoir créé une fausse représentation diplomatique en Sierra Leone afin d’attirer, []

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use

Debate is intensifying in Morocco over how to protect children and teenagers from the negative effects of social media, as governments around the world adopt stricter regulations on youth access to digital platforms. The discussion comes as several countries have moved to tighten restrictions on social media use by minors, including raising minimum age requirements [] The post Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Global Voices

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· Jul 5, 2026

Online visibility becomes currency for young Cameroonians

In Cameroon, many young people combine university studies, part-time jobs, and social media content creation, turning their online presence into a valuable source of income while diversifying their earning opportunities.

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Related coverage for "Africa Matters: Online content creation brings new risks to child labour": MyJoyOnline — Lack of defamation law leaves journalists vulnerable to intimidation lawsuits – Zakaria Tanko. Trend News Agency — Senegalese journalist highlights economic cost of negative Africa narratives. Guineematin.com — Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe ». Guinee news — Trafic de migrants : un faux « consulat » démantelé en Sierra Leone, cinq Guinéens remis à la justice. HESPRESS English — Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use. Global Voices — Online visibility becomes currency for young Cameroonians