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The Namibian
AFP posed a question to Amir Ghalenoei at a press conference
“Ghalenoei said in response to a question from AFP.”
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bowThe Namibian
AFP received statement from KitKat confirming truck theft in Europe
“KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that "a truck transporting 413 793 units of its new chocolate range had been stolen during transit in Europe".”
You may struggle to find KitKat during Easter after 12 000kg was stolenNew Era
AFP confirmed with a ruling party official that the men were Russian personnel
“A ruling party official confirmed to AFP that the men were Russian personnel but did not detail their mission.”
Congo president set to extend decades long ruleNew Era
AFP journalists reported explosions heard Monday in Doha
“Several explosions were also heard Monday in the Qatari capital Doha, AFP journalists said, as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait all reported new attacks.”
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surgeNew Era
AFP was hit with pepper spray by police
“Sydney rally turning violent as police hit protesters and members of the media, including AFP, with pepper spray.”
Sydney police pepper spray protestors amidst Israeli visitThe Namibian
AFP was told by his lawyer about a 'four-man commando' unit assassination at his home in Zintan
“His lawyer told the AFP news agency a "four-man commando" unit carried out an assassination at his home in the city of Zintan, though it was not clear who may have been behind the attack.”
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot deadNew Era
AFP reported that a few dozen people arrived on Egyptian side on Monday
“A source at the border told AFP a few dozen people arrived on the Egyptian side on Monday, awaiting entry into Gaza.”
Gaza’s Rafah crossing makes limited reopeningNew Era
AFP previously spoke with a doctor at a major hospital in Dar es Salaam
“AFP has previously spoken with a doctor at a major hospital in Dar es Salaam who said hundreds of corpses were taken from its morgue by security forces to secret locations at the height of the unrest.”
Search continues for deceased protestersThe Namibian
AFP quoted resident Marouane Tamer questioning government response
“Resident Marouane Tamer, quoted by AFP, questions why government trucks had not been dispatched to pump out the water.”
37 dead after flash floods hit MoroccoThe Namibian
AFP reported security forces charged at protesters with armoured vehicles
“Security forces "charged at protesters with armoured vehicles", news agency AFP reported on Thursday, adding that police had made numerous arrests.”
Police fire rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters reject president's promisesArgentina faced widespread criticism for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, with commentators describing their performance as "petty, petulant and distasteful." Argentines counter that they are passionate rather than arrogant, and say they are accustomed to being criticized.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina faced widespread criticism for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, with commentators describing their performance as "petty, petulant and distasteful." Argentines counter that they are passionate rather than arrogant, and say they are accustomed to being criticized.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, destroying buildings in Caracas including a 22-story structure, according to the USGS. The quakes triggered panic, with some buildings collapsing and the Interior Minister urging people to leave their homes; fatalities were not yet confirmed.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
European champions Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde, World Cup debutants from a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people, despite enjoying 74 percent possession in their Group H opener. Iran prepared to make their long-awaited tournament entrance against New Zealand.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to rugby league, particularly among Pacific islanders, citing league's stronger engagement with Pacific communities and more flexible eligibility rules compared to union's "archaic" three-year stand-down period.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US president Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of an oil shock by threatening supplies particularly to Asia. The blockade follows recent US-Israel military action and threatens to disrupt Iran's crude exports at a time when shipments have been helping ease global market pressure, with oil prices already jumping 8% in response to the announcement.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has been arrested and charged with five counts of murder in relation to alleged unlawful killings in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. A 2023 civil court judgement found he had killed several unarmed Afghans, though he denies all wrongdoing.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
China's foreign ministry said three Chinese vessels recently transited the Strait of Hormuz following coordination with relevant parties, after shipping through the crucial waterway had slowed dramatically due to Iran's effective blockade during Middle East conflict. Iran considers the strait open to "friendly countries" and maintains diplomatic ties with China.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Following Senegal's January 2025 AFCON title being stripped by CAF after players walked off the pitch, social media posts claim Morocco won their 1976 title the same way. An AFP investigation found no evidence that Moroccan players left the pitch in 1976, with eyewitnesses and archival research confirming Morocco won that tournament "fairly, by the book."
31 March 2026 · New Era →
A truck carrying over 400 000 KitKat chocolate bars, weighing approximately 12 000kg, was stolen in Europe while in transit between Italy and Poland. Nestlé warned that the theft may result in shelf shortages ahead of Easter and cautioned that the stolen goods could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre that killed more than 150 people and resulted in at least 109 rapes, has died in custody while serving a 10-year sentence. His death has prompted concerns in Guinea about unresolved justice and accountability for past abuses.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82 and in power for over 40 years, is heavily favored to win Sunday's presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville as the opposition remains divided and sidelined. Observers expect record-low voter turnout in the oil-rich but impoverished nation, where many citizens express frustration over unemployment despite economic growth.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Iran launched fresh attacks on energy installations across the Gulf, hitting Bahrain's Al Ma'ameer refinery complex and prompting major producers in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait to declare force majeure, warning of possible export disruptions. Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 as regional conflict sparked market volatility and US embassy staff evacuations from Saudi Arabia.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Iran's Assembly of Experts has voted to choose a new supreme leader following Ayatollah Khamenei's death in recent strikes, though the name has not yet been announced. Israeli forces have continued air strikes on Iranian fuel facilities and targets across the region, with the conflict now in its ninth day and no clear path to resolution.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Israel's government has approved a process to register West Bank land as "state property," drawing criticism from Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and Palestinian authorities who say it violates international law and accelerates de facto annexation. Israeli officials say the measure will clarify land rights and resolve disputes, but critics including Peace Now warn it amounts to a "mega land grab" that will harm Palestinian interests.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
At least 20 people were killed in attacks claimed by JNIM, an Islamist militant group linked to al-Qaeda, in the northern Burkina Faso town of Titao on Saturday, including seven Ghanaian tomato traders who were burnt beyond recognition. The attackers, reportedly numbering in the hundreds, targeted a military camp, destroyed telephone facilities, and looted and burnt shops and supply trucks, as Burkina Faso's military rulers face criticism over persistent jihadist violence despite promises to end it.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to provide training and technical support in the fight against jihadist groups, supplementing a smaller existing team. The deployment, expected within weeks, will help Nigerian forces coordinate operations involving air strikes and ground troops simultaneously.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Sydney police deployed pepper spray on protesters who gathered to oppose Israel's President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia, which was meant to console the Jewish community following a December shooting at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival. The visit sparked protests in Sydney and Melbourne, with some Jewish groups supporting Herzog's presence while others opposed it due to concerns about Gaza.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing dozens according to authorities and rights groups, with death tolls ranging from 35 to over 170 as reported by different sources. The attacks coincide with Nigeria's defence minister confirming a small team of US troops is in the country for intelligence support and training.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead at his home in Zintan, according to his political team's head, though conflicting reports suggest he may have died near Algeria's border. He was once considered his father's heir apparent and played a key role in Libya's rapprochement with the West before the regime's collapse in 2011.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened to Palestinian residents after Israeli forces seized it in May 2024, with Egyptian media reporting only 50 people allowed to cross in each direction during the initial phase. The pilot reopening follows months of appeals from aid groups, with medical evacuees expected to be among the first groups allowed to leave the territory.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Families in Tanzania are searching for relatives killed during violent unrest following the October 2025 election, with hundreds of bodies believed to have been dumped in mass graves by authorities. Security forces allegedly shot protesters and killed an estimated 2,000 people during five days of violence, while the government has withheld an official death toll and the internet was shut down during the unrest.
29 January 2026 · New Era →