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The Namibian
… Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi called the practice “unacceptable and clandestine”, and said Nairobi had shut down illegal recruiters and would urge Moscow to sign a deal banning the conscription of Kenyan soldiers. …
Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable' use of its nationals in combatThe Namibian
… The ice-cool Rybakina, 26, who was born in Moscow, adds her Melbourne triumph to her Wimbledon win in 2022. …
Ice cool Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open finalThe Namibian
… An initial US draft drew heavy criticism in Kyiv and western Europe for hewing too closely to Moscow’s line, while later iterations prompted pushback from Russia for floating the idea of European peacekeepers. …
Ukraine, Russia to hold second day of direct talks on US planNew Era
… That shared past has shaped relations between Windhoek and Moscow for decades, grounded in solidarity and mutual respect. …
Business Editorial – “Nostalgia is not strategy”New Era
… Russia From the Russian side, that country’s top diplomat, foreign affairs minister Sergey Lavrov, said Moscow views relations with Windhoek as steadily growing and rooted in mutual respect and equality. …
Investment, skills opportunities galore … Nam, Russian ties deepenNew Era
… Critics have branded Touadera “President Wagner” for his perceived dependence on Moscow and Russian paramilitaries that prop up the nation’s security. …
CAR top court says incumbent re-elected with 78%The Namibian
… A Kremlin spokesman said the Moscow meeting was “constructive”, but parts of the plan remained unacceptable to Russia. …
Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with USThe Namibian
… Kenya’s embassy in Moscow has recorded injuries among some of the recruits, who were allegedly promised up to $18,000 (£14,000) to cover costs for visas, travel, and accommodation, the minister said. …
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – ministerThe Namibian
… The proposal comes as Trump struggles to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv and as Russia’s strikes on Ukraine intensify. …
Trump lobbies EU for 100% tariffs on China and IndiaThe Namibian
… It was reported on Tuesday that Putin had suggested to Trump that Zelensky could travel to Moscow for talks, something Ukraine was never likely to accept. …
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make dealFive years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis piece argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico with forty-eight participating nations, faces a fundamental contradiction: its universalist ideals of global celebration are undermined by immigration and border restrictions in the host countries, raising questions about sovereignty, soft power, and international order.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Apple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store. Moscow has promoted Max, which lacks encryption, while throttling WhatsApp and Telegram, and forcing state institutions to use it for communications.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It marks the first World Cup hosted by three countries and the first with 48 teams, up from the previous 32-team format.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe's government has confirmed that 15 of its citizens were killed after being recruited through deceptive schemes on social media to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with more than 60 still trapped on the frontlines. The government is negotiating with Russian authorities for body repatriation and safe return of survivors, warning citizens about fraudulent overseas job offers that exploit vulnerable job-seekers across Africa.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's foreign minister announced that Kenyans conscripted illegally to fight for Russia in Ukraine will receive amnesty upon return home. The government estimates 252 Kenyans have been unlawfully recruited, with 44 repatriated so far, 11 killed or missing, and 160 still actively fighting; Russia has agreed to place Kenya on a "stop list" to prevent further recruitment.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine after talks in Moscow, and that Kenyans will no longer be eligible for enlistment through Russia's defence ministry. Kenya is also seeking the repatriation of Kenyans who wish to return home, with 27 having been repatriated so far, and has closed over 600 recruitment agencies suspected of duping citizens with false job promises.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Russian soldiers have told the BBC they witnessed commanders executing fellow troops for refusing orders, subjecting resisters to torture and starvation, and conducting waves of mass assaults they describe as suicide missions with devastating casualties.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Geneva for fresh US-brokered talks aimed at ending the four-year war, with Ukraine accusing Russia of undermining peace efforts by launching attacks hours before negotiations began. The talks follow previous rounds held in Abu Dhabi this year and come as US President Donald Trump positions himself as a peacemaker in the conflict.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Kenya's Foreign Minister has called the recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the Ukraine war "unacceptable and clandestine," and says Nairobi will urge Russia to sign a deal banning conscription of Kenyan soldiers. The Kenyan government estimates around 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia, with 27 so far repatriated and authorities struggling to retrieve the remains of those killed.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Elena Rybakina defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to claim her second Grand Slam title. The Kazakh fifth seed held her nerve in a tense match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to take revenge after losing the 2023 final to the same opponent.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Russian, Ukrainian, and US negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to discuss a Trump administration proposal to end the war. Both sides remain deadlocked over control of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, with Russia demanding full Ukrainian withdrawal and Kyiv rejecting such terms.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's recent ministerial visit to Russia marks a pragmatic shift from historical solidarity to practical economic cooperation, with bilateral trade nearly doubling in 2024 and new opportunities in uranium, agriculture, and value-added manufacturing.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi held high-level talks in Russia to strengthen bilateral relations and explore trade and investment opportunities, with plans for an 11th Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Windhoek in February 2026 featuring a business forum to connect Namibian and Russian companies. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed the engagement and confirmed both countries' commitment to expanding economic cooperation, including in education, healthcare, and tourism.
20 January 2026 · New Era →
The Central African Republic's constitutional court confirmed that incumbent president Faustin Archange Touadera won re-election with 78% of the vote, rejecting an appeal from runner-up Anicet-George Dologuele who alleged fraud. Touadera, who presented himself as a stability candidate in a nation recovering from prolonged civil conflict, becomes the third president to secure a third consecutive term under a new constitution adopted in 2023.
20 January 2026 · New Era →