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September 2025
25 SeptThe Namibian
US airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea are an “act of tyranny”, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro told the BBC in an interview where he also called for criminal proceedings against US officials if investigations find Colombians were killed in the at …
Colombia's president calls US attacks on alleged drug boats ‘act of tyranny'
5 SeptThe Namibian
… According to government data, about 70% of the world’s cocaine now passes through Ecuador in transit from neighbouring producing countries, like Colombia and Peru, to markets in the US, Europe and Asia. …
Rubio says US will ‘blow up' foreign crime groups if needed
August 2025
22 AugThe Namibian
At least 18 people have been killed and dozens wounded in two separate attacks in Colombia, deepening the country’s most serious security crisis in decades. …
At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks
July 2025
16 JulThe Namibian
… Francesca Albanese spoke to delegates from 30 countries meeting in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, on Tuesday to discuss Israel’s brutal assault and ways nations can try to stop the offensive in the besieged enclave. …
UN rapporteur demands global action to stop Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza
September 2024
6 SeptThe Namibian
… This ‘medium-bodied’ blend has the perfect balance of South American and African coffee beans from farms in Honduras, Ethiopia and Colombia. …
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee with AI
February 2023
8 FebThe Namibian
… A series of consultations and studies in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia have explored these questions at length. …
The Fuel of the Future
November 2022
11 NovThe Namibian
… In 2022, the dead include eight female journalists – Dilia Contreras (Colombia), Shireen Abu Akleh (Palestine), Sheila Johana Garcia Olivera, Yessenia Mollinedo Falconi and Lourdes Maldonado Lopez (Mexico) Francisca Sandoval (Chile), Oksana Baulina (Russian killed in Ukraine) and …
Journalists' Lives Matter, Too…
June 2018
8 JunThe Namibian
… Grassroots activist networks achieved temporary suspensions of further expansion of what they call green deserts in Honduras, Colombia, México, Indonesia and Myanmar. …
The Top 10 Battles For Environmental Justice
March 2018
23 MarThe Namibian
… Ironically, Sudan’s death comes as hundreds of scientists and government envoys gather in Colombia at a biodiversity crisis summit for a global appraisal of mass species extinction. …
Last male northern white rhino is dead

Tourism & Environment

COP17 assesses global progress on nature protection targets

The News

The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.

22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 October

COP17 assesses global progress on nature protection targets
The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 October

Canadian traveller and stray dog arrive in Swakopmund
A stray dog that jumped into a Canadian traveller's hammock in Colombia has reached Swakopmund on the back of her motorcycle.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 9 October

US deportations to African countries violate asylum law—HRW report
Human Rights Watch says the US deportation of migrants to third-party African countries since Trump's 2025 return to office is unlawful and exploits suffering to deter migration. More than 500 people have been sent to African countries where they are not citizens, with some subsequently arbitrarily detained or returned to their home countries where they face risk of persecution or torture.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

KAZA launches regenerative nature-based tourism across five countries
The Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area has launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative aimed at strengthening conservation and supporting local tourism businesses across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The initiative, launched with European Union and German Government partnership, will support micro, small and medium enterprises with a focus on women, youth and communities near protected areas, providing capacity building, finance access and business development.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 7 August

Bayern Munich beats Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong friendly
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals set: eight nations compete
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 8 July

World Cup quarter-finals: Eight teams compete for semi-final spots
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties for World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup outside the United States, setting up a quarter-final against defending champions Argentina.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

Argentina beats Egypt 3-2, advances to World Cup quarter-finals
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time. Lionel Messi scored the equaliser to extend his record to nine consecutive World Cup games with a goal.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England beats Mexico 3-2 in World Cup quarter-final setup
England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

Spain faces Portugal in World Cup last 16
Spain and Portugal meet in a World Cup last-16 clash in Texas on Monday, with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career at stake. Spain advanced by defeating Austria 3-0 in the first knockout round.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in World Cup upset bid
Argentina survived an improbable challenge from Cape Verde, defeating the African team 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup match on Friday, with a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute breaking Cape Verde's resistance. Argentina will face Egypt on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

Portugal edge Croatia 2-1 in VAR-decided World Cup thriller
Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

DR Congo faces England after first World Cup in 52 years
Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, DR Congo has reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face England in the last 32. The squad includes players born outside Congo, many in France, including Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 28 June

England win World Cup group with 2-0 Panama victory
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela's capital Caracas
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 →

Wednesday 24 June

Colombia advances to World Cup knockout rounds with 1-0 win
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring in the 76th minute, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage and moving to the top of Group K with six points.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

Ronaldo scores sixth World Cup, Portugal rout Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, netting twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old captain said it was "a difficult week, a dark week" but that he remained committed to helping his country achieve its objectives.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

England and Portugal open World Cup campaigns
England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday, seeking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth World Cup tournament for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

Portugal beats Nigeria 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up fixture, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao securing the victory despite Cristiano Ronaldo wasting several chances. Portugal will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K of the World Cup, opening their campaign on June 17 in Houston.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South American parents name children after football stars
Across South America, football-inspired baby names are booming, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most popular in Ecuador and Colombia. In Ecuador, 3,847 children are named Neymar and over 2,800 are named Kylian, according to the country's civil registry.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 7 June

Portugal, Belgium win friendlies ahead of World Cup
Portugal beat Chile 2-1 and Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-0 in home friendlies on Saturday. Both sides will face their World Cup group opponents after the upcoming matches.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 5 June

Six South American nations qualify for expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay have secured direct places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held jointly in Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 30 May

Ronaldo heads sixth World Cup with Portugal aiming first glory
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

Germany seek World Cup redemption in 2026 Group E
Germany, four-time champions seeking to break their recent World Cup struggles after failing to advance from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao in Group E at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

Germany face Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curacao in World Cup Group E
Four-time champions Germany will compete in Group E at the 2026 World Cup alongside 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and World Cup debutants Curacao, seeking to escape group-stage elimination after failing to advance in the last two tournaments.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

Messi and Ronaldo prepare for sixth World Cup appearance
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to become the first players to appear in six different World Cups at this year's tournament in North America, two decades after their debuts at the finals. Despite Messi suggesting his career was complete after Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, he has continued playing, most recently winning the MLS Cup with Inter Miami and captaining Argentina to Copa America victory in 2024.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

Boxing bonanza tribute to Founding President scheduled for May 9
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy will host the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza on 9 May, featuring title defences by Fillipus Energy Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita, alongside other top Namibian fighters. The event aims to celebrate Nujoma's legacy in sport development and position local fighters for world title opportunities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

DR Congo qualifies for World Cup for first time in 52 years
The Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff. Delirious fans celebrated in the rain across the capital Kinshasa, viewing the qualification as a rare moment of national unity amid ongoing conflict.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
DR Congo qualifies for World Cup after beating Jamaica
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff to secure their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sending the Leopards to this summer's finals where they will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →