Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 472, Anthemius, Roman emperor (born 420) passed away. In 1581, Peder Skram, Danish admiral and politician (born 1503) passed away. In 1918, Venetia Burney, English educator, who named Pluto (died 2009) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Sudan: Fifteen Years of Independence for South Sudan, but Still Little to Celebrate
[RFI] South Sudan, the world's youngest country, on Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of its independence, following decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement and a 2011 self-determination referendum in which almost 99 percent of voters backed statehood. But the hopes that came with it have given way to renewed conflict, economic collapse and political deadlock.
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Eye Radio
· Jul 9, 2026
Yakani urges citizen constitutional dialogue as South Sudan marks 15 years
Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Executive Director Edmund Yakani has described South Sudan’s 13 years since independence as a period dominated by political instability, conflict and governance challenges, calling for a citizen-led constitutional dialogue to help address the country’s crises. Speaking in a message marking South Sudan’s 15th Independence Anniversary, Yakani said the country [] The post Yakani urges citizen constitutional dialogue as South Sudan marks 15 years appeared first on Eye Radio.
TRT World
· Jun 26, 2026
Africa Matters: South Sudan Decides
South Sudan has set its first election as an independent nation for December 22. But the country has delayed several elections in the past due to civil war and political tensions. So can it hold a credible poll in six months? As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo surge to their highest total in a single month, the only hospital in the eastern town of Mongbwalu is overwhelmed with patients. And as a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Botswana hurts beef exports and farmers, it is also forcing more people to change their diets.
Radio Tamazuj
· Jul 11, 2026
Opinion| We are celebrating our identity, sovereignty and courage, not failure, corruption, or unfulfilled promises
As we celebrate our country’s 15th independence anniversary, this message is for every South Sudanese The post Opinion| We are celebrating our identity, sovereignty and courage, not failure, corruption, or unfulfilled promises appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.
The Namibian
· Jul 4, 2026
Mid-Year Life Audit
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Guineematin.com
· Jul 4, 2026
66 ans d’indépendance de la RDC : les communautés congolaise et camerounaise unies autour d’un match amical à Conakry
À l’occasion du 66ème anniversaire de l’accession à l’indépendance de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), la communauté congolaise résidant en Guinée a organisé, ce jeudi 2 juillet 2026, une rencontre sportive conviviale l’opposant à la communauté camerounaise au Centre technique de Nongo, à Conakry. Selon les organisateurs, cet événement, placé sous le signe de [] The post 66 ans d’indépendance de la RDC : les communautés congolaise et camerounaise unies autour d’un match amical à Conakry first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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Related coverage for "South Sudan: Fifteen Years of Independence for South Sudan, but Still Little to Celebrate": Eye Radio — Yakani urges citizen constitutional dialogue as South Sudan marks 15 years. TRT World — Africa Matters: South Sudan Decides. Radio Tamazuj — Opinion| We are celebrating our identity, sovereignty and courage, not failure, corruption, or unfulfilled promises. The Namibian — Mid-Year Life Audit. Guineematin.com — 66 ans d’indépendance de la RDC : les communautés congolaise et camerounaise unies autour d’un match amical à Conakry