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Al Jazeera

2024-03-112026-06-08

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera highlighted corruption allegations in the Fishrot case

    Source

    Or maybe we'll get the real information through some brave souls like Johannes Stefansson, the whistleblower, and Al Jazeera, which highlighted the corruption allegations in the Fishrot case.

    Enter Another White Elephant…
  3. March 2026
  4. Informanté

    Al Jazeera reported that a US official told the missile did not reach the USS Abraham Lincoln and caused no damage

    Source

    However, a US official told Al Jazeera that the missile did not reach the USS Abraham Lincoln and caused no damage, adding that the carrier continues its operations in the Arabian Sea.

    Shipping suspended as Gulf conflict widens
  5. February 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera highlighted the corruption allegations in the Fishrot case

    Source

    Moreover, had it not been for Jóhannes Stefánsson as the whistleblower and Al Jazeera highlighting the corruption allegations, the case would never have been brought to light.

    Oil, President Trump and President Nandi-Ndaitwah
  7. November 2025
  8. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera published this article about Ghana's witch camps

    Source

    – Al Jazeera

    Accused, shunned and exiled – the women banished to Ghana's ‘witch camps'
  9. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera reported that extradition of Hasina to Bangladesh by India is highly unlikely

    Source

    Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury, reporting from Dhaka, said it is "highly unlikely" that India will extradite Hasina.

    Bangladesh tribunal sentences fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death
  10. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera has reported that Al-Majd works in close collaboration with the Israeli army

    Source

    Al Jazeera has reported that Al-Majd works in close collaboration with the Israeli army, which may be facilitating what is otherwise a difficult process for Palestinians to leave Gaza.

    Behind the scenes of the mysterious arrival of planeloads of Palestinians into SA
  11. May 2024
  12. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera called claims it was a threat to Israeli security a 'dangerous and ridiculous lie'

    Source

    The broadcaster, which is headquartered in Qatar, called claims it was a threat to Israeli security a "dangerous and ridiculous lie".

    Al Jazeera office in Israel raided and channel taken off air in country
  13. The Namibian

    Israel's government moved to shut down Al Jazeera's operations, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas

    Source

    Israel's government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas.

    Al Jazeera office in Israel raided and channel taken off air in country
  14. March 2024
  15. The Namibian

    Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit found a number of shocking claims made by Israel in the aftermath of October 7 attacks were false or misleading

    Source

    A number of shocking claims made by Israel in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks were false or misleading, Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit has found.

    Al Jazeera investigation debunks false Israeli claims in the aftermath of October 7 attacks
World & Region

Africa Day 2026: Liberation meaning evolves beyond political independence

The News

As Africa marks the 63rd anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity's founding on 25 May 1963, questions persist over what liberation means. While older generations view Africa Day as a victory against colonial rule, younger Africans increasingly define liberation through economic control, wealth, technology, and jobs rather than political flags and anthems.

25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 25 May

  1. Africa Day 2026: Liberation meaning evolves beyond political independence

    As Africa marks the 63rd anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity's founding on 25 May 1963, questions persist over what liberation means. While older generations view Africa Day as a victory against colonial rule, younger Africans increasingly define liberation through economic control, wealth, technology, and jobs rather than political flags and anthems.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Namibia's new information commissioner post criticized as wasteful

    An opinion piece argues that appointing an information commissioner at N$1.4 million annually is unnecessary bureaucracy, asserting existing government institutions and online resources already provide public information. The author contends that inefficiency in government responsiveness, not lack of access, is the real problem Namibia should address.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Trump pauses Iran military strikes for five days of talks

    President Trump ordered a five-day postponement of US military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing productive conversations between the US and Iran over a "complete and total resolution" of Middle East hostilities. Trump said Iran must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile for a deal, and his envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are engaged in ongoing talks.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 March

  1. US-Israeli strikes trigger Iran retaliation, Gulf shipping halts

    Following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend, Iran responded with missile fire at Israel and other countries, prompting multiple maritime security incidents and causing at least 150 tankers to suspend operations in the Gulf. The escalation has raised global energy security concerns, as approximately 20% of global oil supplies and significant LNG volumes transit the Strait of Hormuz.

    2 March 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 22 February

  1. President seeks oil licensing control via Petroleum Act amendment

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is proposing to shift upstream oil licensing powers from the minister to the presidency, a move she argues is justified given her removal of a minister over corruption. However, according to an opinion piece by professor Roman Grynberg, the proposed legislation lacks transparency provisions and parliamentary oversight, and extends civil immunity to presidential appointees in ways that could facilitate future corruption similar to the Fishrot scandal.

    22 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Iran signals readiness for fresh US nuclear talks despite tensions

    Iran's foreign minister said talks with the United States would resume soon following indirect negotiations in Oman, calling them "a good start", while reiterating that Iran's missile programme and nuclear enrichment are non-negotiable. The US simultaneously announced new sanctions on Iranian shipping and oil exports, even as President Trump pledged another round of talks.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 25 January

  1. Cuban diplomat accuses US of piracy, blockade against island

    Cuba's ambassador to Colombia has accused the United States of "international piracy" and imposing a "marine siege" on the island by blocking Venezuelan oil shipments following a US military action against Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro. Cuba has sought alternative oil suppliers including Mexico, though analysts warn the already struggling economy could face a breaking point and potential humanitarian crisis without Venezuelan oil.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Indonesia resumes search for 80 missing in deadly West Java landslide

    Indonesian rescuers have resumed searching for some 80 people missing after a landslide in West Java's residential areas killed 10 people on Saturday, with operations suspended overnight due to harsh weather and unstable terrain. The landslide was triggered by heavy rain and buried villages, forcing dozens to evacuate.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 24 January

  1. US aid cuts worsen famine crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region

    USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration have deepened humanitarian shortfalls in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where aid organizations report up to 80% of the population needs emergency support and residents are dying from hunger and malnutrition. The closure of aid offices and reduced medical services have left internally displaced persons with minimal access to food, healthcare, and basic services, while the Ethiopian government denies the severity of the crisis.

    24 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 15 January

  1. Somalia cancels UAE port agreements over Somaliland recognition

    Somalia's federal government announced the cancellation of all port management and security cooperation agreements with the UAE, accusing it of undermining the country's sovereignty after Israel recognised the breakaway region of Somaliland as independent. The deterioration stems from Somalia's belief that the UAE played a behind-the-scenes role in supporting Somaliland's recognition and allegations that UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi flee the country.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 3 January

  1. Trump threatens response to Iran killings during protests

    US President Donald Trump said Washington is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills more protesters after cost-of-living demonstrations turned deadly with six reported deaths. Iran's security council secretary Ali Larijani condemned Trump's remarks as interference that would destabilize the region.

    3 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 2 January

  1. Somaliland denies Israeli military bases and Palestinian resettlement deal

    Somaliland's foreign ministry rejected accusations from Somalia's president that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle Palestinians in exchange for Israeli recognition. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as independent last week, and the region is set to join the Abraham Accords, though Somaliland denied allegations of agreements beyond diplomatic engagement.

    2 January 2026 · The Namibian

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