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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1984, Morné Steyn, South African rugby player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2002, Amad, Ivorian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

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

Dateline Nigeria

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June 29, 2026

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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.

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PragerU

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· Jul 8, 2026

What keeps AFRICA from DEVELOPING?

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Independent Online

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· 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 Namibian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Racial Capitalism and Genocide in Namibia

Genocide lies at the heart of colonialism and imperialism, from the destruction of indigenous peoples in the Americas to the Khoe in South Africa and the Herero and Nama in Namibia. The genocide committed in Namibia between 1904 and 1908 was not an isolated atrocity. It was the violent foundation of the country’s racial-capitalist order. [] The post Racial Capitalism and Genocide in Namibia appeared first on The Namibian.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment

South Africa’s economic growth and future are inextricably tied to the rest of the continent, and the country is “nothing without Africa,” MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas declared in a sweeping and unsparing condemnation of ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner sentiment. The post Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Africa.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving

South Africa remains a key anchor in Africa’s wealth landscape, but its dominance is steadily giving way as wealth and influence spread across the continent. Standard Bank’s Psyche of Africa’s Wealthiest report highlights how growth is increasingly being driven by the West and East Africa regions where a new generation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) is []

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe »

Les ressortissants guinéens de Hermakono-Garo, dans le village de Djoulabougou, au sud-ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire, se donnent la main pour surmonter les défis quotidiens. Une mosquée, fruit de cette union, construite au nom de la communauté guinéenne vivant dans la localité après plusieurs années de cotisations, témoigne de la vie sociale qu’ils prônent. Dans [] The post Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

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Related coverage for "South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it?": PragerU — What keeps AFRICA from DEVELOPING?. Independent Online — BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth. The Namibian — Racial Capitalism and Genocide in Namibia. Vanguard News — Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment. Africa.com — The New Centres Of African Wealth: How The East And West Are Evolving. Guineematin.com — Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe »