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Caroline Nkata

Also known as: his wife · Cilia Flores · Flores · Tobeka Madiba Zuma · Caroline · the first lady

Appears in murder trial coverage of 2020 child death in Windhoek, accused alongside husband Edward Nkata and Rachel Kureva.

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Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured

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Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.

6 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Maduro captured in US military operation on Venezuela

    Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro faced his first US court appearance days after being seized in a shock US military operation in Caracas. Trump said the US "needs total access" to Venezuela's oil, while interim leader Delcy Rodriguez offered to cooperate with Washington, though some opposition figures said the move fell short without political prisoner releases and recognition of the 2024 election results.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 5 January

  1. Namibia condemns reported US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade expressed shock at the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US authorities on 3 January 2026, calling it a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and international law. The ministry reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela and called on the international community to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, supporting a UN Security Council session to address the situation.

    5 January 2026 · Informanté →

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