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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South African president welcomed by Macron at start of visit to France
Cyril Ramaphosa will also co-chair a UNESCO meeting on education and take part in the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Delville Wood.
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Africa Intelligence
· Jun 29, 2026
South Africa : Ramaphosa expected in Paris in bid to reset ties
The South African President will make an official visit to France on 9 and 10 July. He is due to be received at the Élysée Palace by his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
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· Jul 7, 2026
Explosive devices blow up near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus
Macron is the first major EU leader to visit the Syrian capital since former president Bashar al-Assad was toppled
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· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Macron welcomes Ramaphose to the Élysée palace
Watch live as French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Élysée Palace.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Macron becomes first Western leader to visit Damascus since Assad's fall
ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday, becoming the first leader of a major Western nation to visit Syria since President Ahmad al-Sharaa took office following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power
Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power
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· Jul 6, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities took power. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been rebooting Syria’s international credentials and seeking to revive his struggling country after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. “I have come to reaffirm France’s commitment to the Syrian people. To a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours,”...
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Related coverage for "South African president welcomed by Macron at start of visit to France": Africa Intelligence — South Africa : Ramaphosa expected in Paris in bid to reset ties. The Independent — Explosive devices blow up near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus. Associated Press — LIVE: Macron welcomes Ramaphose to the Élysée palace. Al Bawaba — Macron becomes first Western leader to visit Damascus since Assad's fall. Sweden Herald — Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power. South China Morning Post — France’s Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a Western leader