Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo. In 1936, Benjamin Adekunle, Nigerian general (died 2014) was born. In 1955, The South African Congress Alliance adopts the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People in Kliptown. In 1956, Catherine Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic was born. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1970, Adam Ndlovu, Zimbabwean footballer (died 2012) was born. In 1979, Akwasi Afrifa, Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd Head of State of Ghana (born 1936) passed away. In 1984, Yankuba Ceesay, Gambian footballer was born. In 2003, Marc-Vivien Foé, Cameroon footballer (born 1975) passed away. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025
The Nigerian government has secured the release of six Nigerians who had been detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic offences. The post Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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