Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1839, Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. In 1911, Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. In 1920, Jovito Salonga, Filipino lawyer and politician, 14th President of the Senate of the Philippines (died 2016) was born. In 1941, Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician was born. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 1973, Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir, Icelandic politician was born. In 1974, Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) was born. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 2009, A Washington D.C Metro train traveling southbound near Fort Totten station collides into another train waiting to enter the station. Nine people are killed in the collision (eight passengers and the train operator) and at least 80 others are injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ballots and Backlogs: Mpumalanga Voter Registration Continues Amidst Barberton Service Delivery Protests

South Africa Today

June 22, 2026

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Ballots and Backlogs: Mpumalanga Voter Registration Continues Amidst Barberton Service Delivery Protests

BARBERTON — South Africa is currently navigating significant civic challenges at the local level, highlighted by ongoing voter registration efforts in Mpumalanga. While the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) manages registration turnout across the province, the process has been accompanied by service delivery protests in Barberton, underscoring deep community frustrations over municipal amalgamation and deteriorating infrastructure. []

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