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The Namibian
… In particular the juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso turned to the Russian mercenaries, now Africa Corps, as they sought to shrug off influence from their former colonial power France. …
Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influenceWindhoek Observer
… They must apply equally to the United States; China; Russia; Britain; France; South Africa; India; the European Union; Gulf states; international organisations; multinational corporations and, where appropriate, even powerful domestic actors. …
The closed door for US ambassador at Walvis Bay: sovereignty is knowing who you invite inThe Namibian
… A child in Spain breathes Spanish, a child in France, French. Their cartoons, their radio, their playground quarrels, their first love letters, all unfold in the same language that will one day be spoken in their examinations, their job interviews and their parliaments. …
The Language We Learned to Dream InWindhoek Observer
… The mine’s customer base includes facilities operated by Converdyn-Solstice Metropolis in the United States, Cameco’s Port Hope facility in Canada and Orano’s Malvési facility in France, as well as customers in China. …
Langer Heinrich enters 2027 with 21Mlb uranium contract bookNamibian Sun
The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has criticised France’s planned restrictions on the import of hunting trophies from certain animal species. …
France’s trophy import ban slammedThe Namibian
… Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. …
It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international footballThe Namibian
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool’s second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday. …
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 millionThe Namibian
… I am backed by top-notch band of musicians.” The music star, who used to thrill crowds in places like the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Senegal, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Lesotho (his home until recently), says the body also needs some rest. …
Home at last: Elemotho to rock national theatreNew Era
… Ultimately, the five permanent veto-wielding council members, which are the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France, must agree on a candidate. …
‘Future is female’ … Namibia agitates first UN female SGThe Namibian
… very thankful to finish it off again,” said Visma-Lease a bike’s Brennan, who also won stage two. “Last corner I lost my wheel a bit but glad I could stay safe,” added the 21-year-old. “Glad we could finish with our arms in the air.” After starting in Monaco and heading to France …
Brennan blasts to Vuelta stage five victory, Pogacar holds leadMichael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has been ranked 90th out of 110 economies in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, with a score of 3.50 points out of seven, down seven places from its 2024 ranking. The index measures factors and policies enabling sustainable travel and tourism development, not direct tourism performance such as arrivals or revenue.
20 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, has been named Morocco's first female prime minister after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most parliamentary seats. She becomes only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world, after Tunisia's Najla Bouden.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's tourism sector created more than 57,000 jobs over the past five years, with over 14,000 of those positions filled by youth. The sector accounts for approximately 7.5% of Namibia's total workforce, according to Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
In August 2026, European markets accounted for 62.86% of beds sold across Namibian accommodation properties, with DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as the largest source at 32.22%, followed by Italy (13.44%), France (11.05%), and Benelux (6.15%). Leisure travellers represented 95.17% of all arrivals, up from 94.30% in August 2025.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The UN General Assembly adopted a "Correct the Map" resolution on 4 September with 164 votes, aiming to address centuries-old map distortions that have made Africa appear much smaller than its actual size—the African continent is 14 times larger than Greenland, which the Mercator projection falsely portrayed as similar in size. The resolution promotes the "Equal Earth projection" cartography developed in 2018 as a correction to the colonial-era Mercator projection, with the United States being the only UN member to vote against it.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim a 3-1 series victory in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown. Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers, Victor Matfield, and Schalk Burger praised the team's ability to recover from losing the first Test to win three consecutive matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Russia is opening eight of 11 new "Russian Houses" in Africa to promote Russian language, education, science and culture, complementing its military and security partnerships with West African military governments and African Corps operations.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the National Fisheries Indaba. An opinion piece argues that as a national meeting on fisheries governance, foreign diplomats should not automatically have access without invitation or authorisation.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An essay examines how children educated in English-medium schools in urban areas have an advantage over rural children who learn in mother tongues like Oshiwambo, arguing that assessment gaps reflect exposure rather than intelligence.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in Erongo has 21 million pounds of uranium contracted through 2030, with 44% of 2026–2030 contracted volumes at base-escalated and fixed pricing and the remainder linked to market prices. The mine sold 4.35 million pounds of uranium oxide during the 2026 financial year at an average price of US$70 per pound.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has criticised France's planned restrictions on the import of hunting trophies from certain animal species.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 39-year-old said the decision was painful but right, noting he always gave everything for his country.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has taken a leading role in advocating for the election of the first-ever woman as the next secretary-general of the United Nations. International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made this stance known during a working visit to the Republic of Congo, noting that after 80 years the UN has never had a female secretary-general, though multiple women are contesting to succeed current secretary-general António Guterres, whose second and final term ends on 31 December 2026. Namibia, Brazil, Mexico, Antigua and Barbuda, and over 110 member states have expressed strong support for electing the first female UN secretary-general.
28 August 2026 · New Era →
Matthew Brennan claimed his second stage win of the Vuelta a España in stage five, holding off Jordi Meeus in a bunch sprint finish. General classification leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his red jersey and a 3min 21sec lead over compatriot Primoz Roglic in second place.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million). The 18-year-old, who helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, made 96 appearances for Lille after breaking into their first team at age 16.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Chef Rebeka Kamaturiri has returned to Namibia after studying at Le Calabash Culinary Academy in France, where she learned the importance of fresh, local ingredients and the relationship between farmers and chefs. She believes Namibia has potential to strengthen connections between local farmers and the hospitality industry.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The IMF advised Namibia in August to tighten fiscal policy, cut the public wage bill, and pursue structural reforms to address rising public debt and borrowing costs. The article notes that Namibia had repaid its pandemic-era IMF loan in April and retired a major Eurobond in October, with 88% of its debt now domestic.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and noting South Korea declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump said the drills are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though Seoul said the scheduled exercises would proceed as planned.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is advancing sustainable use of marine resources through an integrated management approach that supports local communities and fair economic benefits while protecting ocean health. Current ocean industries include fishing, aquaculture, mining, shipping, and tourism, with future opportunities in renewable energy, marine biotechnology, and carbon trading.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC issued a joint letter criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, declaring that football "belongs to no individual" and stating that leadership is not a possession. The letter came after Infantino launched and then withdrew a plan to bring private investment into Fifa competitions, drawing scathing criticism from multiple confederations.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis of wealth inequality argues that inheritance and family background account for roughly a third to almost half of wealth differences in advanced economies, and that new billionaires often inherit more than they create.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A report by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the International Labour Organization warns that Namibia currently has only about 45% of the skills required to support its emerging oil and gas sector, with major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp Energia expected to drive first oil production around 2029 or 2030. The report highlights a mismatch between skills produced by local education and training institutions and the specialized competencies demanded by the industry.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane, 54, takes over on a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →