Namibian law has moved away from the old principle that courts may try defendants regardless of how they were brought into custody, instead following a modern approach that courts must decline jurisdiction when a fugitive is abducted in violation of international law or another state's sovereignty. The author argues that this principle should apply universally, including to the abduction of heads of state.
Namibian law has moved away from the old principle that courts may try defendants regardless of how they were brought into custody, instead following a modern approach that courts must decline jurisdiction when a fugitive is abducted in violation of international law or another state's sovereignty. The author argues that this principle should apply universally, including to the abduction of heads of state.
Viran Chamuditha scored 192 to set the highest individual score in ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup history as Sri Lanka defeated Japan by 203 runs in Windhoek. India also won a close contest against Bangladesh by 18 runs (DLS method) in Bulawayo with Vihaan Malhotra taking four for 14.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has strongly condemned the rise in illegal sand and gravel mining without required environmental clearance certificates, warning that the practice causes land degradation, riverbank erosion, and threatens water and food security. The ministry says development must balance growth with environmental protection and will undertake regional stakeholder engagements to strengthen enforcement of the Environmental Management Act.
A controversial $1.6 million US-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines in Guinea-Bissau newborns has been halted due to ethical concerns about withholding a proven vaccine in a country with high disease burden. The study design, which would have left half of participating children without access to the vaccine, drew criticism from medical professionals and ethics advocates before its planned January 5 launch.
South Africa's treasury is considering raising taxes on beer and wine by up to 20% to reduce heavy drinking, which health advocates support. Beer producers and tavern owners warn that higher prices could drive consumers to illegal alcohol and harm already-struggling small businesses.
Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner of Thursday's election with 72% of the vote, extending his four decades in power by another five years. Opposition challenger Bobi Wine has condemned the result as "fake" and called for non-violent protests, while the election process was marked by violence, internet blackouts, and restrictions on Wine's movements.
Heavy rainfall has killed more than 100 people across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations. Authorities warn that further destructive weather may be imminent, with flooding destroying tens of thousands of homes and submerging vast areas of crops.