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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1956, Amitav Ghosh, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1957, Johann Lamont, Scottish educator and politician was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
EDITORIAL | Do we need a permanent Madlanga commission?
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Guineematin.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Élection des maires : le ministre Ibrahima Kalil Condé convoque les conseillers communaux élus
Les conseillers communaux élus à l’issue des élections communales du 31 mai 2026 seront officiellement installés le 2 juillet prochain sur l’ensemble du territoire national. L’annonce a été faite par le ministre de l’Administration du territoire et de la Décentralisation, Ibrahima Kalil Condé, à travers un arrêté publié ce mercredi 24 juin. Selon le document, les [] The post Élection des maires : le ministre Ibrahima Kalil Condé convoque les conseillers communaux élus first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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· Jul 10, 2026
'This commission does not belong to Ramaphosa': EFF on Madlanga extension
'This commission does not belong to Ramaphosa': EFF on Madlanga extension
Loonie Politics
· Jul 1, 2026
Carney, Inuit meeting wraps with pledge on new program to replace child funding
KUUJJUAQ — A meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit leaders Tuesday wrapped with a commitment for a new program to replace the Inuit Child First Initiative, and for Ottawa to use its channels to get a proposed Inuit Nunangat University accredited. Carney was in Kuujjuaq, Que., with six of his cabinet ministers for [] The post Carney, Inuit meeting wraps with pledge on new program to replace child funding appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Gouvernance locale : voici les noms des nouveaux maires des communes de Boffa
La préfecture de Boffa entre dans une nouvelle étape de son histoire administrative. À l’issue du vote des conseillers communaux, les citoyens connaissent désormais les équipes dirigeantes qui auront la responsabilité de conduire les affaires des différentes communes durant les cinq prochaines années. Cette étape majeure du processus de décentralisation traduit la volonté de renforcer []
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· Jul 5, 2026
NDC members petition leadership over alleged irregularities in Lower Manya Krobo branch elections
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· Jul 9, 2026
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Gets More Time to Root Out Corruption
[Scrolla] The Madlanga Commission's final report, originally due in March, will now only be submitted on 16 November 2026. The commission must finish hearing evidence by 2 October, so it can close off matters it has already opened, President Ramaphosa said.
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