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US President engaged in Iran conflict negotiations and diplomatic tensions, targeting administration compensation fund in court cases.
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New Era
President Donald Trump said forces struck military targets on Kharg Island
“United States president Donald Trump said over the weekend that forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the Gulf that handles almost all of Iran's oil exports.”
Global economic fallout from Middle East warNew Era
Trump warned attacks could expand to energy infrastructure if Iran interferes with Strait of Hormuz transit
“Trump warned attacks could expand to energy infrastructure if the Islamic Republic interferes with transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the US-Israel operations began on 28 February.”
Global economic fallout from Middle East warNew Era
Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran
“Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes yesterday and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to hunt down and kill the Israeli leader.”
Trump not ready to end Iran warNew Era
Donald Trump told NBC News Iran wants to make a deal, and I don't want to make it because the terms aren't good enough yet
“"Iran wants to make a deal, and I don't want to make it because the terms aren't good enough yet," Trump told NBC News, warning that US forces would step up strikes on the Iranian coast north of the strait to clear a path for oil shipments to resume.”
Trump not ready to end Iran warThe Namibian
Donald Trump intervened to fight for the rights of white farmers in South Africa
“After all, some of them argue, the US president intervened last year to fight for the rights of white farmers in neighbouring South Africa, where he feels they are being "persecuted" because of their race – claims that have been widely discredited.”
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?New Era
US president Donald Trump imposed unpredictable tariffs straining the global trading system
“At the same time, the global trading system is facing additional strain from unpredictable tariffs imposed by the administration of US president Donald Trump.”
Namibia navigates uncharted diplomatic waters … decries wanton disregard of international lawThe Namibian
Donald Trump called Supreme Court ruling 'terrible'
“Soon after the decision, the president announced a new 10% global tariff, calling the ruling "terrible" and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as "fools".”
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and IndiaThe Namibian
Donald Trump has been openly critical of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's government
“Trump has been openly critical of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's government, accusing it of failing to protect the country's white minority and criticising its land reform plans.”
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks'New Era
Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025.
“The relationship between China and the United States has been high on the agenda since Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025, and Wang said 2026 was a "big year" for bilateral ties and exchanges.”
Opinion – Key takeaways: Chinese FM Wang Yi on China-Africa relationship, Middle East and multipolarityThe Namibian
US president Donald Trump says the spike in prices was a small price to pay to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat
“US president Donald Trump says the spike in prices was a "small price to pay" to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, repeating the White House's insistence that the rise is temporary.”
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves, Macron saysThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw as the Knicks withstood a fourth-quarter rally, with Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw as the Knicks withstood a fourth-quarter rally, with Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Department of Justice says it will comply with a federal court ruling that temporarily blocked a $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund designed to compensate people who claim unfair treatment by previous administrations, though the department disagrees with the decision.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece by Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro endorses a "Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid" launched by the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association, arguing that Namibians should provide moral and humanitarian support to Cuba given Cuba's role in Namibia's liberation struggle.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sakaria Sakaria, who lives in a shack in Goreangab with his wife, three children, and two orphaned nieces, wakes before dawn in the cold to make hot water and walk to work in Okapare. The article depicts the daily struggles of informal settlement residents facing fuel price increases and economic uncertainty.
9 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced "Project Freedom" to assist ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but paused it two days later to pursue a potential agreement with Iran. The waterway has been blocked since US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, with Iran's military firing at US warships and the US sinking small boats, threatening an ongoing ceasefire.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received pledges of support from the African and Asian football confederations ahead of his expected candidacy for a fourth term in 2027. The two confederations account for 101 votes out of 211 in FIFA's presidential election.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Opec+ effective 1 May to pursue its own energy strategies and "national interests", a move the UAE says reflects its "long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile."
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday, along with two firearms offences. He was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives when he charged past a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. Law enforcement officials said he told them he wanted to shoot officials in the Trump administration, and preliminary findings suggested he was targeting administration officials "likely" including President Donald Trump.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The world's largest condom maker, Karex, says it will raise prices by up to 30% or more if the Iran conflict continues to disrupt supplies of raw materials like ammonia and silicone-based lubricants that rely on oil. The disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has also driven up costs for air fares, fertilizers, helium, and other goods globally.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pope Leo XIV, on a four-country African tour, called Africa a "reserve of joy and hope" and urged leaders to abandon corruption and wasteful war spending while respecting human rights. During his Angola visit, he met President João Lourenço, prayed for victims of recent flooding, and reiterated his message of interfaith dialogue and youth engagement.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Kenyan political analyst Nanjala Nyabola warns that African military leaders like Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré present themselves as anti-imperialist "saviours" while actually implementing authoritarianism, dissolved political parties and cracking down on dissent. The Namibian editorial argues that Namibians should be equally wary of the rise of populist personality-driven politics over substantive governance.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibians waste energy debating international conflicts on social media instead of engaging in serious conversations about national development, holding elected officials accountable, and pursuing initiatives like an eight-hour economy that could transform the country.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon leaders were set to speak, but a Lebanese official told AFP the country had not been informed of any planned contact with Israel, and Netanyahu's office made no comment. The announcement follows the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries since 1993, when their ambassadors met in Washington amid escalating conflict in Lebanon since Hezbollah's March attack on Israel.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon for a four-day visit, the second stage of an African tour, where he will meet President Paul Biya and travel to the English-speaking separatist conflict zone in Bamenda to pray for peace. The visit comes amid controversy over his meeting with Biya, as Catholic clergy have expressed concerns it could help rehabilitate the image of the president whose disputed re-election was followed by violent suppression of protests.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator and longtime friend of Ramaphosa, as ambassador to the United States. The appointment comes after the country's previous envoy, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled last year following his criticism of President Trump, leaving the post vacant amid strained diplomatic relations.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, is set to be sentenced today in South Africa for firing an assault rifle at a rally in 2018, with the state seeking the maximum 15-year jail term. Hundreds of supporters gathered ahead of his sentencing in East London, as the case—brought by far-right group AfriForum—continues amid broader controversy over Malema's use of anti-apartheid slogans.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
China's foreign ministry has called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports "irresponsible and dangerous," saying it undermines a fragile ceasefire and jeopardises safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens China's oil supply and comes as analysts say the US is attempting to pressure Beijing to encourage Iran to reopen the critical waterway.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, the first papal visit to the Muslim-majority nation, amid public criticism from US President Donald Trump over the pontiff's calls for an end to violence in the Iran war. The two-day Algerian visit launches a broader African tour covering Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from 13 to 23 April, with the pope framing the trip as an opportunity to promote peace and reconciliation between Christian and Muslim worlds.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a decisive parliamentary majority with record turnout, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer promising to restore democratic checks and balance, pledged to put Hungary "back on track" with Europe after Orban's clash with the EU over rule-of-law and Ukraine.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
France and Britain will organize a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the warring parties, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. The UK confirmed it will not join the US naval blockade of the strait announced by Trump.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Pope Leo told reporters he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will continue to advocate for peace after Trump attacked him on social media for his stance on Iran, calling him "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy." The pope said his role is to spread the message of the gospel and stand against global conflicts and innocent suffering.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Oil prices rebounded sharply and global stock markets fell as investor concerns mounted over the durability of a Middle East ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and Israeli strikes on Lebanon killing over 200 people. Analysts warn that oil prices will likely remain elevated and volatile until a more permanent regional agreement is reached, with longer-term impacts on growth and inflation uncertain.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
The African Export-Import Bank has made N$167.3 billion (US$10 billion) available to member states including Namibia through its Gulf Crisis Response Programme to help countries cope with rising food, transport and oil prices caused by Middle East conflict. The liquidity will allow Namibian banks and corporates to maintain supplies of fuel, liquid nitrogen gas and fertilisers despite disruptions to key trade routes.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →