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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1974, André Ooijer, Dutch footballer and coach was born. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ghana : France's Ocea close to signing deal to supply Navy
The French shipbuilder is working with Accra to hone the details of the sale of two offshore patrol vessels to the Ghana Navy, a deal that would require Parliament's approval.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Ghana Exim Bank joins UN Global Compact to deepen commitment to sustainable finance and responsible business
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Nigeria, Ghana Deepen Blue Economy Cooperation
Nigeria and Ghana have strengthened bilateral maritime relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing maritime safety, security, institutional capacity and sustainable Blue Economy development across West Africa. The agreement was signed between the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,NIMASA, and the Ghana Maritime Authority in Lagos as part of efforts [] The post Nigeria, Ghana Deepen Blue Economy Cooperation appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Iran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz
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Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security
By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces [] The post Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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