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Gaza

Also known as: Palestinian

2019-09-202026-10-22
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  1. April 2026

  2. New Era

    GENEVA – The WHO has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a “security incident” left a contract worker dead, with Israel yesterday saying its soldiers opened fire while facing “an immediate threat”. …

    Israel kills WHO contract worker

  3. The Namibian

    … The talks resulted in a national unity government for the occupied West Bank and Gaza. …

    China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?

  4. The Namibian

    … non who evacuated northward will be completely prohibited south of the Litani until the safety and security of northern residents are ensured,” he added. “All houses in villages near the border in Lebanon will be destroyed – according to the model of Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza …

    Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
  5. March 2026

  6. The Namibian

    … We delivered.” A member of Ben-Gvir’s party, Limor Son-Har-Melech, who survived an attack by Palestinian gunmen in which her husband was killed, argued that the law was necessary, citing the example of how one of her husband’s killers was later released and went on to take part i …

    Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

  7. New Era

    … During Israel’s recent war in Gaza, the Houthis, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians, attacked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, forcing companies to take costly detours. …

    Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack

  8. New Era

    … In the current Gaza war alone, the United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid and shipments of weapons, artillery, and ammunition. …

    Editorial – America’s endless economic war
  9. February 2026

  10. The Namibian

    … He would press South Africa to end proceedings against Israel (for alleged genocide in Gaza); advance Trump’s invitation to Afrikaners “who wish to flee unjust racial discrimination”; and explore how to support the South African government “in making sure all South Africans can t …

    Changing his tune — new US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relations

  11. New Era

    … South Africa’s ICJ case accuses apartheid Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention with its Gaza military campaign, which Namibia supports. …

    Opinion –  Genocide: Geopolitical factors, reparations claim

  12. The Namibian

    … Invoking the metaphor of a “big, beautiful department store” (remember Trump referring to Gaza as “a beautiful piece of real estate”), Trump’s transactional approach, as Walt shows, is anchored in a misguided belief that the United States “has enormous and enduring leverage over …

    Namibia at a Time of Predatory Hegemons

  13. New Era

    … The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, will head to Washington to represent the EU at the meeting on Thursday. “She will participate in the meeting of the Board of Peace for the specific part dedicated to Gaza. …

    EU to take part in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
World & Region

Namibia reaffirms support for Palestinian self-determination at UN

The News

At the UN General Assembly, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia's support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, called for an end to violence in Gaza, and backed the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and a UN-backed referendum in Western Sahara. She also urged the election of a woman as UN Secretary-General and called for reforms to international financial architecture to give developing countries greater access to finance.

25 September 2026 · New Era →

Friday 25 September

  1. Namibia reaffirms support for Palestinian self-determination at UN

    At the UN General Assembly, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia's support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, called for an end to violence in Gaza, and backed the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and a UN-backed referendum in Western Sahara. She also urged the election of a woman as UN Secretary-General and called for reforms to international financial architecture to give developing countries greater access to finance.

    25 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Netanyahu defends military action; Palestinian leader calls for protection

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, rejecting genocide accusations, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies and military actions in Gaza threaten Palestinian existence and jeopardize the two-state solution.

    25 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Namibia's president calls for woman UN Secretary-General

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the 81st UN General Assembly and called for a woman to be elected as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, placing gender equality and women's leadership at the centre of her address. She also expressed solidarity with conflict-affected countries including Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

    24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 10 September

  1. UK sanctions Israeli settlements; Israel retaliates, US response muted

    The UK imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, prompting Israel to shutter Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians and ban British MPs from entering Israel. Eleven mostly European countries joined the trade ban, but the US response remained notably muted despite earlier suggestions from the US ambassador to Israel of potential American repercussions.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten maritime trade and escalate Middle East tensions

    Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. Iran's Supreme Leader son absent from father's funeral

    Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday signing

    US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. AI should serve workers, not replace them – Immanuel

    Justice Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the International Labour Conference in Geneva that artificial intelligence can support decent work without job losses if governments prioritize retraining over retrenchment. He cited Namibia's Social Security Commission, which introduced digital tools affecting 65 positions but retrained rather than laid off workers.

    9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Egypt seek World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely final tournament

    Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. Journalist calls for urgent Access to Information Act implementation

    Former Namibian editor Gwen Lister has urged the government to urgently operationalise Namibia's Access to Information Act, signed in 2022 but not yet in effect, warning that delays are exposing journalists to growing legal and digital harassment amid increasing global threats against the media.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

    The World Health Organisation has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a security incident in which a WHO contract worker was killed. Israel said its soldiers opened fire on an unmarked vehicle that posed an immediate threat and continued to accelerate toward troops.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. China and Pakistan offer peace plan for Iran conflict

    China has joined Pakistan in proposing a five-point plan to broker a ceasefire in the Middle East war, motivated by concerns that prolonged conflict threatens global economic stability and supplies to its industrial base. Beijing's move marks a diplomatic shift and comes ahead of trade talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone

    Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of terror attacks

    Israel's parliament passed legislation making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, with execution by hanging within 90 days. The law has drawn criticism from international observers and civil rights groups who say it is discriminatory and undermines democratic principles.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Iran parliament speaker accuses US of planning ground assault

    Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite diplomatic rhetoric, following the arrival of a US amphibious assault ship carrying 3,500 military personnel in the Middle East. The escalating regional conflict has involved aerial bombardment, Iranian retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, attacks on aluminium plants, and involvement by Houthi forces and Iraq, threatening global energy markets and shipping routes.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Editorial: US defence spending drives war-dependent economy

    A New Era editorial argues that the United States has developed an entrenched war economy in which military spending and defence contracts sustain major industries and create financial incentives for perpetual conflict over peace. The editorial cites the scale of US defence spending, the involvement of Congress members in defence contractors, and decades of military interventions, contending that this structural dependence on war diverts resources from social and infrastructure investment.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. New US ambassador to South Africa strikes optimistic tone on relations

    Leo Brent Bozell III, the new US ambassador to South Africa, expressed optimism about US-South Africa partnership in his first public remarks, emphasizing shared values and economic ties. This marks a shift from his confirmation hearing comments, when he outlined Trump administration concerns about South Africa's geopolitical alignment, corruption, and property rights issues.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Geopolitics complicates Namibia's pursuit of genocide reparations from Germany

    An opinion piece argues that geopolitical tensions—including Germany's support for Israel and Namibia's backing of Palestinian statehood—have hindered negotiations for reparations over the 1904–1908 genocide of Ovaherero and Nama. The author calls for Namibia to strengthen its negotiating position by unifying internally, centering victim communities' voices, and demanding legal recognition and direct reparations.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Analyst warns Namibia rethink foreign policy amid global upheaval

    André du Pisani, an emeritus professor of politics, argues that the United States under Trump pursues a "predatory" form of realism that undermines global multilateralism and institutions. He calls for Namibia to conduct a comprehensive audit of its foreign relations and adopt a more integrated policy approach encompassing development, security, and economic diplomacy.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. EU sends envoy to Trump's Board of Peace, withholding membership

    The European Union will participate in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" this week through a commissioner representing the EU's position on Gaza, but Brussels clarified it is not joining as a member. Some EU states have raised concerns about the board's expanding scope and governance, questioning its compatibility with the UN Charter.

    17 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 February

  1. Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as ceasefire tensions persist

    Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people since dawn, with a military official citing Hamas ceasefire violations as justification. Despite a US-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has continued, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations of breaching the agreement.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Sydney police pepper spray protesters during Israeli president visit

    Sydney police deployed pepper spray on protesters who gathered to oppose Israel's President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia, which was meant to console the Jewish community following a December shooting at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival. The visit sparked protests in Sydney and Melbourne, with some Jewish groups supporting Herzog's presence while others opposed it due to concerns about Gaza.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Australian police clash with protesters at Israeli president visit

    Police in Sydney used pepper spray and force against thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit on Monday, resulting in 27 arrests and injuries to officers and protesters, with authorities defending their actions as necessary restraint.

    10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. US and Iran begin direct talks amid escalating military tensions

    Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for direct negotiations as military tension rises following Iran's violent suppression of anti-government protests and a significant US military buildup in the Middle East. The talks, brokered by regional mediators, aim to de-escalate conflict, though the two countries remain divided on key issues including Iran's nuclear programme, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Floods kill 100+ in southern Africa, trigger crocodile warnings

    Devastating floods across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Mozambique have killed more than 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands since the start of the year. Authorities warn of hunger, cholera, and crocodile attacks, with Mozambique reporting the worst flooding since 2000 and aid workers concerned about disease outbreaks in overcrowded camps.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. UN secretary general warns of imminent financial collapse

    António Guterres has warned that the UN faces an "imminent financial collapse" due to member states not paying their assessed contributions, with money potentially running out by July. The crisis has been deepened by the United States refusing to pay its contributions and withdrawing from UN agencies, forcing the organisation to return funds it has not received and cutting humanitarian programmes worldwide.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia must build alliances to defend self-determination against imperialism

    An opinion piece argues that small resource-rich nations like Namibia face threats to sovereignty from great powers pursuing imperial interests, citing the US attack on Venezuela as evidence. The author calls for Global South countries to form strategic alliances based on shared principles to ensure collective security and protect their right to self-determination.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens for limited Palestinian movement

    Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened to Palestinian residents after Israeli forces seized it in May 2024, with Egyptian media reporting only 50 people allowed to cross in each direction during the initial phase. The pilot reopening follows months of appeals from aid groups, with medical evacuees expected to be among the first groups allowed to leave the territory.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 February

  1. Israel terminates Doctors Without Borders operations in Gaza

    Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs announced it is terminating the humanitarian operations of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Gaza, requiring the organisation to cease work and leave by 28 February 2026. The decision follows MSF's failure to provide a list of its Palestinian staff as required by Israeli authorities, though MSF stated it could not agree to share staff information without assurances that the data would be used solely for administrative purposes and would not put colleagues at risk.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing for pedestrians only

    Israel said it would allow only pedestrian passage through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt following the recovery of the last hostage remains, as part of a limited reopening under a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump. The crossing has remained closed since Israeli forces took control during the war and is vital for humanitarian aid into Gaza.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

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