Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ethiopia : Afar region bolsters security efforts as dissident forces gain momentum

Africa Intelligence

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June 24, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Federal and regional officials are making moves to counter the resurgence of the Afar rebellion, which is carried by the [...]

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Eye Radio

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· Jul 10, 2026

President Kiir urges unity, voter participation ahead of elections

President Salva Kiir has urged South Sudanese to embrace unity and take part in the country’s first post-independence elections, saying national solidarity is essential to overcoming the country’s challenges. In his address to the nation on Thursday to mark the 15th Independence Anniversary, President Kiir paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the [] The post President Kiir urges unity, voter participation ahead of elections appeared first on Eye Radio.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 25, 2026

Internal Divisions, National Narratives, and Ethiopia’s External Posture: An Analytical Perspective:

Internal Divisions, National Narratives, and Ethiopia’s External Posture: An Analytical Perspective:

Reuters

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· Jun 21, 2026

Impending human-rights disaster: UN fears for Sudan’s al-Obeid

The U.N.’s human-rights chief Volker Türk warned of disaster as reports showed Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia could escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #sudan #rapidsupportforces #rsf #alobeid #unitednations #volkerturk Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44ncrMU 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Libyan News Agency

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· 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

Le Monde

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· Jul 6, 2026

Somaliland's high-risk quest for recognition

The self-proclaimed republic aspires to accede to the international stage. It finds itself at the center of a game of alliances, caught between Israeli, American and Emirati ambitions and threats from Yemen and neighboring Somalia.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Israeli occupation advances into vicinity of Eastern Samdaniya in Quneitra Countryside

Quneitra, July 11 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces on Saturday advanced into al-Samdaniyah village, in northern Quneitra countryside. SANA reporter in Quneitra said that an occupation force consisting of three military vehicles advanced into the village’s vicinity and set up a temporary checkpoint at the Eastern Samdaniyah roundabout, where they searched passersby before withdrawing from the []

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Related coverage for "Ethiopia : Afar region bolsters security efforts as dissident forces gain momentum": Eye Radio — President Kiir urges unity, voter participation ahead of elections. Sada Elbalad — Internal Divisions, National Narratives, and Ethiopia’s External Posture: An Analytical Perspective:. Reuters — Impending human-rights disaster: UN fears for Sudan’s al-Obeid. Libyan News Agency — Al-Namroush and Khaled Haftar participate in the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Luanda to discuss strengthening regional security. Le Monde — Somaliland's high-risk quest for recognition. Syrian Arab News Agency — Israeli occupation advances into vicinity of Eastern Samdaniya in Quneitra Countryside