Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Amalric I of Jerusalem (born 1136) passed away. In 1797, Ienăchiță Văcărescu, Romanian historian and philologist (born 1740) passed away. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1826, Alexander Afanasyev, Russian ethnographer and author (died 1871) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
New Evidence Rewrites Morocco’s Ancient Civilizations Story
New archaeological research is overturning assumptions that North Africa was a backwater before Phoenician traders arrived 3,000 years ago. Research combining excavation data, radiocarbon dating, and DNA evidence shows that communities in present-day Morocco were farming, raising livestock, and trading across the Strait of Gibraltar as early as 3800 BCE. The massive settlement of Oued []
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has displaced millions of people, triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and led to widespread allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Al [] The post Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
HESPRESS English
· Jun 21, 2026
Body of missing man found in advanced state of decomposition in Benslimane field
Moroccan authorities have opened an investigation after the body of a man in his fifties was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition in a rural area of Benslimane, in the Casablanca-Settat region. According to informed Hespress AR sources, the discovery was made on Sunday when the driver of a harvesting machine was working in [] The post Body of missing man found in advanced state of decomposition in Benslimane field appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 30, 2026
Egypt and France Deepen Cultural Ties: 57 French Archaeological Missions Currently Active
Egypt and France Deepen Cultural Ties: 57 French Archaeological Missions Currently Active
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· Jun 23, 2026
MetalsGrove unearths trio of fresh gold targets in Côte d’Ivoire
MetalsGrove Mining has transformed early exploration success at its Côte d’Ivoire Vavoua permit into a growing pipeline of gold targets, led by the emerging Dubaso prospect and two new shear-zone anomalies.
Africa.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Ancient Rock Art Reveals Sahara’s Lush Past
Archaeological discoveries in Chad’s Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve are shedding new light on the Sahara Desert’s remarkable environmental history. Thousands of prehistoric rock carvings depicting elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and other wildlife reveal that the region was once a lush landscape supporting abundant life. Scientists confirm the desert cycles between wet and dry phases driven []
BellaNaija
· Jul 1, 2026
Juliet Tontoye: How Food Creators Changed the Way the World Sees Nigerian Food
As I watched a young Englishman, Cal, attempt to make amala and abula, the trifecta, I clutched my hands over my chest in horror at what I thought was about to unfold. As I watched him turn the flour in the pot with the deliberate rhythm of someone who understood the assignment, my scepticism began [] The post Juliet Tontoye: How Food Creators Changed the Way the World Sees Nigerian Food appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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Related coverage for "New Evidence Rewrites Morocco’s Ancient Civilizations Story": Modern Diplomacy — Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?. HESPRESS English — Body of missing man found in advanced state of decomposition in Benslimane field. Sada Elbalad — Egypt and France Deepen Cultural Ties: 57 French Archaeological Missions Currently Active. The West Australian — MetalsGrove unearths trio of fresh gold targets in Côte d’Ivoire. Africa.com — Ancient Rock Art Reveals Sahara’s Lush Past. BellaNaija — Juliet Tontoye: How Food Creators Changed the Way the World Sees Nigerian Food