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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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Eye Radio
· Jul 4, 2026
Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector
President Salva Kiir has called on the new board of directors of the Media Authority to strengthen the institution and promote professionalism in the country’s media sector. Kiir made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the new officials at the State House on Friday. At the same event, Gen. Ruben Loro Karlo was sworn [] The post Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector appeared first on Eye Radio.
Variety
· Jun 24, 2026
Shari Redstone’s Sipur Appoints Amazon MGM Studios Exec Ludovic Attal as President
Shari Redstone’s production outfit Sipur has appointed former Amazon MGM Studios executive Ludovic Attal as president. Attal, who will work alongside Sipur co-founders Emilio Schenker and Gideon Tadmor, is the latest senior hire since the appointment of Legendary Entertainment’s Deborah Kaufmann as chief of global content in February. “Bad Boy” producer Sipur has been embarking []
The Namibian
· Jun 28, 2026
Cran appoints new board of directors
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) on Friday announced the appointment of its new board of directors. The new board will oversee the regulation and development of Namibia’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The new Cran board is chaired by Elwis Nashilongo, with Raundjua Hengari serving as vice chairperson. Other members include Joze [] The post Cran appoints new board of directors appeared first on The Namibian.
Radio Tamazuj
· Jun 25, 2026
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.
Africa Intelligence
· Jun 25, 2026
West Africa : Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego builds roadmap for Abidjan-Lagos highway
French-Beninese businessman Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management [...]
Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 7, 2026
Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC
Cassetta Green has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC Global Accreditation, effective July 1, 2026. Her appointment is intended to ensure leadership continuity as the agency advances []
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Related coverage for "President Kiir appoints new Media Authority Managing Director, reconstitutes Board": Eye Radio — Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector. Variety — Shari Redstone’s Sipur Appoints Amazon MGM Studios Exec Ludovic Attal as President. The Namibian — Cran appoints new board of directors. Radio Tamazuj — Kiir appoints new head of South Sudan media regulator. Africa Intelligence — West Africa : Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego builds roadmap for Abidjan-Lagos highway. Jamaica Information Service — Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC