Africa: AU Election Observers Say Ecn Is Causing Confusion With Election Extension

African Union Electoral Observation Mission head Speciosa Kazibwe says the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is causing confusion by opening more voting stations while counting… Read more »

Namibia: NDF, Police Ready to Unite to Tackle Crime Surge

Defence minister Frans Kapofi says the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is willing to join the police to fight crime if they are called to do so. Read more »

Namibia: Accused Grootfontein Terrorist to Give Plea On Return to Court

A Grootfontein resident facing charges under Namibia's anti-terrorism law will be asked to give a preliminary plea during his next court appearance in October. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Calls for International Action Against Israel for Committing Genocide

Namibia has called for the United Nations General Assembly (Unga) to back up the decision of the - International Court of Justice to push for an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more »

Namibia: UN Snubs Former Refugees' Plea for Support

The United Nations (UN) has distanced itself from former Namibian refugees demanding that it negotiates with the government on their behalf. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Urged to Block Military Cargo Ship to Israel

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has been asked to deny a ship suspected of carrying military cargo to Israel entry. Read more »

Southern Africa: Ongoing Civil War in DRC Poses Threat to SADC Peace, Security - Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba says the ongoing civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) poses a potential threat to regional peace and security. Read more »

Namibia: Bill Limiting Public Protests Criticised

Critics say a bill introduced by the government in parliament pushing for strict rules and requirements on public demonstrations stifle opposing views. Read more »

Namibia: Police Urged to Take GBV Reports More Seriously

Usakos mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz has urged the police to take cases of gender-based violence (GBV) reported to them more seriously. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Condemns Violence Against Russian Citizens

Following a recent terror attack in Russia, Swapo said differences in ideology should never justify the use of violence against innocent and unarmed civilians. Read more »

Namibia: Don't Threaten Our Peace and Security - Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba sounded the alarm against those he says are seeking to disrupt Namibia's peace, unity and economic progress. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Denies Withdrawal of Soldiers Along Disputed Chobe River Border

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs denies reports that Botswana and Namibia are working on an agreement to withdraw soldiers from the disputed Chobe River border. Read more »

Namibia: Kapofi Remembers Geingob As Great Mentor

Minister of defence and veterans affairs Frans Kapofi expressed his deep gratitude for president Hage Geingob's mentorship. He said this mentorship has shaped his life as a leader. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Backs South Africa's Case Against Israel

Namibia has thrown its support behind South Africa's move to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), aiming to end its military operations in Gaza. Read more »

Namibia: Martti Ahtisaari and Namibia's Transition to Independence

Finnish diplomat and statesman, Martti Ahtisaari (86), who died earlier this month, played a key role in the way in which Namibia became independent. Read more »

Namibia: Army to Recruit About 1 600 New Members

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) plans to recruit between 1 400 and 1 600 new members through the NDF Recruitment Planning Committee for the 2023/24 financial year. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Safe in Sudan, Will Be Evacuated - Nandi-Ndaitwah

International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Namibians whose whereabouts have been confirmed in Sudan are safe and in the process of being evacuated from the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Bring Mswati to the Table - Human Rights Groups

HUMAN rights activists have called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to be mindful of the victims of unresolved conflicts in the region, the majority of whom… Read more »

Namibia: Leave Namibia Out of Ukraine-Russia War, Geingob Tells Europe

PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has sternly told European Union (EU) commissioners that they cannot force Namibia to take sides in the Ukraine-Russia war. Read more »

Namibia: Geingob Condemns Soldiers Burning Bodies in Mozambique

PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has condemned soldiers who can be seen on video dumping bodies onto a pile of burning rubbish in Mozambique. Read more »

Namibia: International Court Considers Charges Against Former President Nujoma

THE International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering a submission to hold former President Sam Nujoma and three others accountable for people who went missing under the care of… Read more »