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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Julius Schreck, German commander (died 1936) was born. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1941, Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer 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.

WAFCON 2026: South Africa target return to continental summit

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July 7, 2026

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WAFCON 2026: South Africa target return to continental summit

Led by long-serving head coach Desiree Ellis and boosted by the return of striker Thembi Kgatlana, Banyana Banyana will once again be among the leading contenders in Morocco.

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The i Paper

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· Jun 21, 2026

England cannot ignore the Henry Pollock question any more

Maybe the plan and the young man are finally about to align in South Africa

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

AFIIB : la Guinée veut faire de l’investissement industriel le moteur de sa transformation économique à l’horizon Simandou 2040

La conférence de haut niveau de l’African Industrial Investment Barometer (AFIIB), une initiative portée par WITBA Invest S.A en partenariat avec l’Organisation des Nations unies pour le développement industriel (ONUDI) a ouvert ses portes ce mercredi, 1er juillet 2026, à Conakry. Placée sous le thème « Accélérer l’investissement industriel en Afrique : opportunités, défis et leviers stratégiques dans [] The post AFIIB : la Guinée veut faire de l’investissement industriel le moteur de sa transformation économique à l’horizon Simandou 2040 first appeared on Guineematin.com.

AllAfrica

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· Jul 2, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

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Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 30, 2026

What South Africa’s June 30 Deadline Reveals About State Authority and African Integration

What South Africa’s June 30 Deadline Reveals About State Authority and African Integration

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 2, 2026

President Museveni backs single East African AFCON visa, pledges full government support for 2027 tournament 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation to deliver the continent’s biggest football tournament. During a high-level meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House,Entebbe on Wednesday, July [] The post President Museveni backs single East African AFCON visa, pledges full government support for 2027 tournament appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 27, 2026

Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit

For the first time in its history, the World Public Summit will be held on the African continent. On 29–30 July 2026, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, will host the World Public Summit. Africa — “A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future.” The Summit is organized by the World Peoples Assembly in [] The post Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

Acepak Spotlights Locally Made End-of-Line Packaging Machines

The Cape Town manufacturer points to local engineering, installation and support as South African producers plan for the second half of 2026. Cape Town, June 2026. As the South African manufacturing sector moves through the middle of the year and producers begin mapping out capacity for the busier months ahead, Acepak is drawing attention to []

Africa.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Africa PPP 2026 To Spotlight Bankable Infrastructure, Domestic Capital And Project Delivery

The 16th edition of the Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment Partnerships Summit (Africa PPP 2026) will return to Nairobi with a focus on turning infrastructure ambition into bankable projects, investable pipelines and practical delivery partnerships. Hosted by the Public Private Partnerships Directorate of the Republic of Kenya, Africa PPP 2026 will be held under []

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

Horizons Middle East & Africa 7/8/2026 (Video)

Horizons Middle East & Africa 7/8/2026 (Video)

The Namibian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Namibia lays groundwork 
for N$4.1b climate fund

The government has launched a joint multilateral development bank mission to finalise its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds’ Industry Decarbonisation Programme. The initiative aims to have Namibia access up to US250 million (approximately N4.1 billion) in concessional climate financing to support the transition of high-emitting sectors and scale up green industries. [] The post Namibia lays groundwork for N4.1b climate fund appeared first on The Namibian.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

CAF seeks host nations for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has invited member associations to submit bids to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, 2032 and 2036, DAILY POST reports. Africa’s soccer governing body made the announcement on their official website. The 54 members of CAF are free to submit bids to host the AFCON 2028, 2032 and [] CAF seeks host nations for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

ATIDI celebrates Silver Jubilee at AGM, posts strong performance and is endorsed as aan African guarantee platform

At the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), President William Ruto of Kenya issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms. The meetings, which took place in Nairobi from 30 June to 3 July, proceeded under the The post ATIDI celebrates Silver Jubilee at AGM, posts strong performance and is endorsed as aan African guarantee platform appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

TechCabal

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· Jun 30, 2026

Airtel Kenya appoints new managing director as rivalry with Safaricom intensifies

Africa. The move comes at a pivotal moment for Airtel Kenya, which has emerged as the country's strongest challenger to Safaricom.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

CSOs tour reveals investing in Electrochem is an opportunity, not a risk

The future of Ghana’s industrial transformation may well be taking shape along the shores of the Songor Lagoon. In an era where nations compete aggressively for investment and industrial relevance, Electrochem Ghana Limited has quietly built a compelling case for why strategic capital allocation can unlock extraordinary economic value. Economic history teaches that nations achieve []

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 23, 2026

Reparations Cartel: African and Caribbean Leaders Target U.S. and Europe’s Taxpayers

The 19-point plan was African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Commission on ​Reparatory Justice. The post Reparations Cartel: African and Caribbean Leaders Target U.S. and Europe’s Taxpayers first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Guinee news

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· Jun 25, 2026

Guinée–Banque mondiale : un méga-pacte financier de plus de 3 milliards Usd pour transformer l’économie jusqu’en 2033

Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale renforce considérablement son engagement en faveur de la Guinée. Son Conseil d’administration a approuvé, le 23 juin 2026 à Washington, le nouveau Cadre de partenariat pays (CPF) 2027-2033 ainsi que trois projets structurants, ouvrant la voie à une enveloppe globale de plus de 3 milliards de dollars destinée à []

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

America at 250 and South Africa at a Crossroads

America at 250 and South Africa at a Crossroads

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tiga pelan strategik sokong NDC 3.0 Malaysia dibentang

PETALING JAYA: Tiga pelan tindakan strategik bagi menyokong Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 Malaysia kepada Perjanjian Paris dibentangkan dalam Mesyuarat Ketujuh Majlis Tindakan Perubahan Iklim Negara (MTPIN) Bil. 1/2026, hari ini. Mesyuarat yang dipengerusikan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim itu bertujuan memperkukuh hala tuju tindakan iklim negara melalui keputusan strategik bagi mempercepat peralihan Malaysia ... Read more The post Tiga pelan strategik sokong NDC 3.0 Malaysia dibentang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Research Professional News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Africa news roundup: 3-9 July

This week: WHO pandemic negotiations resume, Global Fund director search, 2027 science month and more... The post Africa news roundup: 3-9 July appeared first on Research Professional News.

Guineefoot

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· Jul 4, 2026

Violences en Afrique du Sud : la Féguifoot souhaite une délocalisation de son match de septembre

PRETORIA- Les éliminatoires de la CAN 2027 démarrent en septembre prochain sur le continent. Le Syli National de Guinée ira en Afrique du Sud pour defier les sud-africains à l’occasion de cette première journée. Cependant, l’Afrique du Sud fait face à une recrudescence des violences xénophobes, alimentées par des mouvements anti-immigrants accusant les étrangers de []

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Africa’s trade shield

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become the cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration agenda. Since trading officially commenced on January 1, 2021, the Agreement has sought to transform Africa from a collection of fragmented national markets into a single integrated marketplace capable of stimulating industrialisation, investment and sustainable economic growth. The AfCFTA The post Africa’s trade shield appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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