Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1877, Robert Henry Mathews, Australian linguist and missionary (died 1970) was born. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

South African activist’s fight for animals earns Oxford’s highest honour

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July 13, 2026

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South African activist’s fight for animals earns Oxford’s highest honour

From exposing battery farming to teaching compassion in schools, Cape Town activist’s mission shows no sign of slowing.

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Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it?

For decades, South Africa occupied a unique moral position on the African continent. Its struggle against apartheid was not merely a national liberation movement but became Africa’s defining cause. From Lagos to Maputo, from Addis Ababa to Harare, and Rabat to Cairo, independent African states mobilized diplomatic, financial and material support to isolate the apartheid The post South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it? appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 21, 2026

Ablakwa hails UG School of Performing Arts for reenactment of Transatlantic Slave Trade

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has praised the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts for what he described as a masterful reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade staged at the Osu Castle during the Next Steps Juneteenth commemoration.

The Standard

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· Jul 4, 2026

South Africa vs England LIVE: Nations Championship result and latest rugby updates

Inaugural Championship gets underway in Johannesburg

BBC Sport

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· Jul 1, 2026

Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?

Should England have been awarded a penalty in their World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo?

News.az

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· Jul 1, 2026

England vs DR Congo: England fighting for World Cup life

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence

The Women of Worth (WOW) Africa Women’s Summit and Excellence Leadership Awards have honoured outstanding African women recognised for leadership, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, public service and community development, including Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The summit, held in Abuja, brought together women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners and professionals [] The post WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

SkySports

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It's matchday! England vs DR Congo build-up and have your say LIVE!

It's matchday! England vs DR Congo build-up and have your say LIVE!

Vanguard News

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· Jul 11, 2026

World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu

Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of, he wrote. The post World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu appeared first on Vanguard News.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 22, 2026

South Africa: 'Phantsi, Afrophobia!' - Cape Town Artists and Activists Reject Hatred

[GroundUp] World Refugee Day events show African solidarity

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

England vs South Africa LIVE Score, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final

England Women vs South Africa Women LIVE Score, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final LIVE Updates: South Africa are two wickets down in their chase of 170 against England in the second semi-final of...

South Africa Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

The women leading a quiet conservation revolution in a Nigerian gorilla sanctuary

Women’s conservation collectives in the communities surrounding Nigeria’s Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary are working to defend the wildlife, forests and rivers in a protected area that’s home to threatened gorillas and chimpanzees. Funded by membership dues, these groups carry out patrols, investigate wildlife crimes, and work collaboratively with traditional leadership structures to censure violators. One []

Independent Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

University of Cape Town retains Africa's top spot and climbs in global university rankings

University of Cape Town retains Africa's top spot and climbs in global university rankings

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jun 28, 2026

LIVE – South Africa v Canada: World Cup 2026 commentary, updates, goals and stats for first knockout stage clash

Opportunity knocks for both Canada and South Africa with a place in the World Cup round of 16 on offer to the winner. See who takes their chance with our live commentary...

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

FIFA World Cup: Canada 1-0 South Africa

FIFA World Cup: Canada 1-0 South Africa

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 12, 2026

Afreximbank, IBDL Sign Strategic Partnership to Develop Africa's Next Generation of Trade Leaders

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and IBDL Learning Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Africa's human capital by equipping professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and public institutions with the skills needed to accelerate trade, industrialization, and economic transformation across the continent.

TRT World

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· Jun 21, 2026

African leaders demand reparations as slave trade horror recreated in Ghana

A vivid reenactment at Ghana's Christiansborg Castle brought the brutality of the transatlantic slave trade to life as African and Caribbean leaders endorsed a reparations framework seeking formal apologies, financial compensation, and accountability for slavery's lasting impact.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 1, 2026

England 2-1 DR Congo: 2026 World Cup Player Ratings and Match Highlights

Changes might be afoot for the round of 16 tie against Mexico.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jun 30, 2026

England vs. DR Congo Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/1/26)

Our England vs. Congo prediction previews an intriguing Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup, where tournament favourites England take on a DR Congo side making history with its first-ever knockout appearance. While the Three Lions boast superior depth and experience, the Leopards have built their success on disciplined defending and resilience against [...] Read More... The post England vs. DR Congo Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/1/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

The New European

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· Jun 23, 2026

The World Cup of Afrophobia

South Africa are back in the greatest contest in world sport – but why are so many fans in other African nations getting behind our opponents?

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

World Cup guide: Historic playoff match between Canada and South Africa

World Cup guide: Historic playoff match between Canada and South Africa

Daily News Egypt

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· Jul 12, 2026

Afreximbank, IBDL Learning Group partner to strengthen Africa’s trade skills, professional education

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across Africa. The agreement was signed at Afreximbank’s headquarters in Cairo by Stephen Kauma, Managing Director of Human Resources at [] The post Afreximbank, IBDL Learning Group partner to strengthen Africa’s trade skills, professional education first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pick your England starting XI and formation to face DR Congo: Compare your line-up to our experts' selections and see which stars Mail readers think should be benched

Pick your England starting XI and formation to face DR Congo: Compare your line-up to our experts' selections and see which stars Mail readers think should be benched

The Namibian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Namibia Still Pays Pretoria for Permission to Breathe

Here in the ‘Land of the Brave’, we pride ourselves in our hard-won uhuru, but still can’t even visit the toilet without checking if South Africa has approved the two-ply. It’s 2026, and we are still playing the ultimate game of follow-my-leader with a neighbour whose house is literally in the middle of voluntary liquidation. [] The post Namibia Still Pays Pretoria for Permission to Breathe appeared first on The Namibian.

GroundUp News

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· Jun 22, 2026

“Phantsi, Afrophobia!” – Cape Town artists and activists reject hatred

World Refugee Day events show “African solidarity”

Russia Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Top African university rises in global rankings

The University of Cape Town improved its global ranking and remains Africa’s highest-ranked university Read Full Article at RT.com

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