Jona Hangula

“JONA Hangula, a 32-year-old Namibian from Grootfontein, accused of working with global terrorist organisations ISIS and Boko Haram with the intention of overthrowing the Namibian government, has brought a notice of motion in which he intends to oppose an application to have "in camera" proceedings in the continuation of his trial.”

“JONA Hangula, a 32-year-old Namibian from Grootfontein, accused of working with global terrorist organisations ISIS and Boko Haram with the intention of overthrowing the Namibian government, has brought a notice of motion in which he intends to oppose an application to have "in camera" proceedings in the continuation of his trial.”

“Hangula was denied bail in September 2025 after the High Court deemed him a flight risk following the discovery of multiple passports, his undocumented movements across Namibian borders and access to large quantities of foreign currency.”

“Arrested in June 2023, Hangula faces 19 charges in the Windhoek High Court, including high treason, terrorism, funding terrorist activities and membership of a terrorist organisation.”

“According to the State, Hangula conspired with international extremist groups, including ISIS, Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab, in an alleged plot to overthrow the Namibian government and establish an Islamic state in northern Namibia or southern Angola.”

“Hangula has denied all the charges.”

“The prosecution of Jona Hangula, accused of seeking to establish a separatist 'state' with extremist links, illustrates how disillusionment can be weaponised.”