Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
African Union values Russia’s support – chairperson
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with the chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Russia is winning in Africa
Russia positions itself not as a savior come to deliver Africa from its troubles, but as an equal partner Read Full Article at RT.com
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Third Russia-Africa summit to be held in Moscow on October 28-29 — joint statement
Russia and the African Union Commission expressed confidence that the summit would give new impetus to relations between Russia and Africa and help advance shared priorities
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Al-Namroush and Khaled Haftar participate in the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Luanda to discuss strengthening regional security
Al-Namroush / Khaled Haftar / Participate / African Chiefs of Defense Conference /Luanda / Discuss / Strengthening / Regional Security
Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 30, 2026
Nigeria, UN reaffirm pact on Africa’s dev and women’s leadership, regional integration
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Director for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, in audience on Monday, 29th June 2026. The minister congratulated the Regional Director on her elevation to the position of United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, describing the appointment as a source of pride for The post Nigeria, UN reaffirm pact on Africa’s dev and women’s leadership, regional integration appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 23, 2026
Lavrov threatens to protect Belarus with "full range of measures"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russia is ready to apply all mechanisms provided for under the union treaty to ensure the security of Belarus and the Union State. [The Union State, or Union State of Russia and Belarus, is a supranational union consisting of Belarus and Russia, with the stated aim of deepening the relationship between the two states through integration in economic and defence policy - ed.]
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Related coverage for "African Union values Russia’s support – chairperson": Russia Today — Why Russia is winning in Africa. TASS — Third Russia-Africa summit to be held in Moscow on October 28-29 — joint statement. Libyan News Agency — Al-Namroush and Khaled Haftar participate in the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Luanda to discuss strengthening regional security. Dateline Nigeria — Nigeria, UN reaffirm pact on Africa’s dev and women’s leadership, regional integration. Ukrainska Pravda — Lavrov threatens to protect Belarus with "full range of measures"