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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. 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 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Kiir appoints new head of South Sudan media regulator
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed senior journalist Ajou Luol Akuei as Managing The post Kiir appoints new head of South Sudan media regulator appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.
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Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 28, 2026
How Da Agent Cemented His Reputation as Uganda’s Fastest Rapper
KAMPALA — In Uganda’s music industry, where Afrobeats and melodic Afropop continue to dominate mainstream charts, rapper Da Agent has maintained a unique position through a style built on speed, cultural identity and lyrical intensity. Born Ivan Wabwire, Da Agent has for years been widely recognised by fans and entertainment commentators as one of Uganda’s [] The post How Da Agent Cemented His Reputation as Uganda’s Fastest Rapper appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
Eye Radio
· Jun 26, 2026
President Kiir appoints new Media Authority Managing Director, reconstitutes Board
President Salva Kiir has appointed Hon. Ajou Luol Akuei as Managing Director and reconstituted the Board of Directors of the South Sudan Media Authority, replacing former Managing Director Elijah Alier and members of the previous board who served for 10 years. In a Republican Order issued on 24 June 2026, President Kiir dissolved the previous [] The post President Kiir appoints new Media Authority Managing Director, reconstitutes Board appeared first on Eye Radio.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 30, 2026
Ghanaian scholar advocates shift in media narratives on mental illness
A Ghanaian researcher is calling for broader changes in how mental illness is represented in the media, arguing that legal reforms alone are insufficient to reduce stigma without corresponding changes in public narratives and social attitudes. Jonathan Okoe, a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, makes the argument in a recent study titled “Constructing Madness: Media Narratives and Public Understandings of Mental Illness in Contemporary Ghana, c. 2000–2025,” co-authored with Yahaya Halidu and published in the Academic Journal of History and Idea.
WAN-IFRA
· Jun 30, 2026
World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda
In the face of a military crackdown targeting independent media, WAN-IFRA has called on the government of Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, to honour constitutional guarantees and international standards protecting media freedom and the safety of journalists. The post World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda appeared first on WAN-IFRA.
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Breakthrough News
· Jul 7, 2026
Uganda’s largest non-state media group under military siege
Repression continues in Uganda, as channels and radio stations of Nation Media Group are shut down. Pavan Kulkarni , July 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "Kiir appoints new head of South Sudan media regulator": Watchdog Uganda — How Da Agent Cemented His Reputation as Uganda’s Fastest Rapper . Eye Radio — President Kiir appoints new Media Authority Managing Director, reconstitutes Board. MyJoyOnline — Ghanaian scholar advocates shift in media narratives on mental illness. WAN-IFRA — World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda. Mwebantu — LIVE Public Health Update | Ministry of Health Press Briefing. Breakthrough News — Uganda’s largest non-state media group under military siege