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On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1913, Natives Land Act, 1913 in South Africa implemented. In 1917, Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, Vice President of Zimbabwe (died 1999) was born. In 1959, Christian Wulff, German lawyer and politician, 10th President of Germany was born. In 1964, Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and former Mayor of London was born. In 1970, Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician was born. In 1974, Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi, Bangladeshi member of parliament was born. In 1978, Garfield's first comic strip, originally published locally as Jon in 1976, goes into nationwide syndication. In 1985, Members of the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers, dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. In 1990, Moa Hjelmer, Swedish sprinter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power

MyJoyOnline

June 19, 2026

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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030.

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