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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. 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.
PALI LEHOHLA | Shaping Africa’s free trade canvas: why we need an index founded on AfCFTA super regions
Africa needs new ways to measure economic integration if the AfCFTA is to fulfil its promise of a truly unified continental market, writes Pali Lehohla
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Ghanaian Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Africa’s trade shield
Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become the cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration agenda. Since trading officially commenced on January 1, 2021, the Agreement has sought to transform Africa from a collection of fragmented national markets into a single integrated marketplace capable of stimulating industrialisation, investment and sustainable economic growth. The AfCFTA The post Africa’s trade shield appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, deepening commercial footprint in U.S
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s strategy to deepen access to key international markets. The Philadelphia facility adds to Ghana’s growing network of overseas Trade Houses, following the opening of []
Independent Online
· Jun 25, 2026
BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth
BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth
The Tribune
· Jul 11, 2026
“Will double bilateral trade by 2030”: PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA, USD 20 billion investment commitment
This year, our two countries concluded a Free Trade Agreement in a record time of just nine months. This agreement will create new opportunities for all of you in market access, investment, services and technology. I am confident that together we will double our bilateral trade by 2030, the Prime Minister said.
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world
African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world
Muslim News Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy
* New identity reflects commitment to global compliance: Prof. Oreagba * Halal economy is about trade, not Islamisation, says Imam Ibrahim _____ One of the highlights of the press conference was the announcement of the Fifth International Halal Seminar, scheduled for August 19 at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme, Halal Development Beyond [] The post HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "PALI LEHOHLA | Shaping Africa’s free trade canvas: why we need an index founded on AfCFTA super regions": Ghanaian Times — Africa’s trade shield. MyJoyOnline — GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, deepening commercial footprint in U.S. Independent Online — BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth. The Tribune — “Will double bilateral trade by 2030”: PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA, USD 20 billion investment commitment. UrduPoint — African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world. Muslim News Nigeria — HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy