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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Africa: Matlala's Lawyers Head to Madlanga Commission - South African News Briefs - July 7, 2026
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Independent Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Will Julius Malema be called? Madlanga Commission mum on the next move after EFF leader rejected claims
Will Julius Malema be called? Madlanga Commission mum on the next move after EFF leader rejected claims
AllAfrica
· Jul 8, 2026
South Africa: Madlanga Commission to Rule on Request for Private Testimony - South African News Briefs - July 8, 2026
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Guineematin.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Affaire de deux médecins maliens à la CRIEF : le parquet sollicite un mandat d’arrêt contre les prévenus
La Cour de répression des infractions économiques et financières (CRIEF) a renvoyé au 27 juillet 2026 le procès de Yamoussa Keïta et Lamine Sangaré, deux médecins de nationalité malienne poursuivis pour plusieurs infractions liées au secteur pharmaceutique. Cette décision fait suite à leur absence lors de l’audience tenue le 22 juin dernier. Les deux prévenus [] The post Affaire de deux médecins maliens à la CRIEF : le parquet sollicite un mandat d’arrêt contre les prévenus first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Guinee news
· Jun 22, 2026
CRIEF : le dossier de l’ex PDS de Ratoma reporté au 29 juin
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Taraba lawyer issues final demand to TSIEC over alleged councillorship vacancy
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Vanguard News
· Jun 23, 2026
Lawyers sue FG, army over military checkpoints in Southeast, demand ₦500bn damages
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
MURIC calls on EL-Rufai’s lawyers to ensure documents pass integrity test
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Mwebantu
· Jun 26, 2026
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
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Africa.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Zenith Bank Headline Sponsorship Powers Final Countdown to the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Lagos
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 6, 2026
High Court orders Ameyaw-Akumfi, Asamoah to open defence in Sky Train $2m Trial
The High Court in Accra has directed former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, and the Fund’s former Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, to open their defence in the trial over the alleged loss of 2 million invested in the Sky Train project. The two had filed submissions of The post High Court orders Ameyaw-Akumfi, Asamoah to open defence in Sky Train 2m Trial appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
GRA gives Electrochem seven days to settle GH¢6.8m tax debt or face sanctions
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has given Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group of Companies, a seven-day ultimatum to settle an outstanding tax liability of GH¢6.8 million or face further enforcement action. The directive follows what the GRA describes as several unsuccessful engagements with the salt mining company over efforts to recover []
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