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Reuters

International news organization whose journalists have had credentials denied in Ethiopia amid a press freedom crackdown.

2019-09-202026-06-08
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Reuters was told by Paul Mancha that scores of people were dead and many others hospitalized

    Source

    “"We have counted scores of people who are now dead and then so many others are also in the hospital receiving treatment." In a statement announcing the curfew, the Plateau state governor condemned the killings as "barbaric and unprovoked," and said security agencies had been directed to pursue those responsible and bring them to justice.”

    48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city

  3. New Era

    Reuters report at least 551 people have been killed and 747 injured in Iran as of 2 March 2026

    Source

    “As of 2 March 2026, independent news agencies Reuters and The Associated Press report that at least 551 people have been killed and 747 injured in Iran following the escalation of strikes by the United States and Israel that began over the weekend, according to official Iranian and humanitarian sources.”

    Middle East tensions spill over

  4. The Namibian

    Reuters reported that a tanker in the strait was attacked and at least 150 tankers dropped anchor in open waters

    Source

    “Reuters has reported that a tanker in the strait was attacked yesterday, and at least 150 tankers carrying crude, liquefied natural gas and oil products dropped anchor in open waters across the Middle East gulf past the Strait of Hormuz.”

    Namibia fuel price alert: Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz oil as global supply fears mount
  5. February 2026

  6. New Era

    Reuters published investigation claiming Ethiopia hosts training base for paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

    Source

    “In February, the press credentials of three Ethiopian Reuters correspondents were not renewed after the agency published an investigation claiming that Ethiopia hosts a training base for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that have been fighting the regular army in neighbouring Sudan since April 2023.”

    Ethiopia revokes independent news outlet’s licence
  7. September 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Reuters reported delays at some stations due to biometric fingerprint reader problems

    Source

    “However, news agency Reuters reported delays at some stations due to problems with biometric fingerprint readers.”

    Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

  9. The Namibian

    Reuters revealed alarming behavior from AI chatbots prompting regulatory scrutiny

    Source

    “The move follows mounting concern after a Reuters investigation revealed alarming behaviour from these bots, prompting regulatory scrutiny and widespread alarm.”

    Meta blocks AI from sensitive topics with teenagers
  10. August 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Reuters has determined Trump administration ultimately aims to bring potentially 30,000 Afrikaners for resettlement in the US

    Source

    “Reuters, through interviews with US officials, has determined that the Trump administration ultimately aims to bring potentially 30,000 Afrikaners for resettlement in the US.”

    Scores of South Africans retrenched by NGO processing Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’

  12. The Namibian

    Reuters reported Trump administration looked set to admit only 40,000 refugees total for year ahead, 75% for Afrikaners

    Source

    “Reuters also reported that the Trump administration looked set to admit only 40,000 refugees in total for the year ahead — meaning that fully 75% of the available US refugee spots would be reserved for Afrikaners.”

    Scores of South Africans retrenched by NGO processing Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’
World & Region

Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

The News

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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. UAE quits Opec and Opec+ to focus on national interests

    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 →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Iran conflict drives global condom prices up 30%

    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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Nigeria imposes 48-hour curfew after bar shooting kills 26

    A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in parts of Jos, a central Nigerian city, after gunmen attacked an open-air bar, triggering deadly revenge attacks that killed at least 26 people according to police. Plateau state governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang pledged an investigation and said those responsible would face justice.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia advises citizens in Middle East conflict zone

    Tension is escalating in the Middle East following military exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Namibian Embassy in Egypt has assured citizens in the region that their safety is a priority and advised them to exercise caution, avoid high-risk areas, and follow local authorities' instructions.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Namibia fuel prices and supply

    Reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Middle East conflict threatens Namibia's fuel supply and could raise prices, as the country imports most refined petroleum from Gulf producers via the strait. Namibian economists warn that prolonged instability could force Namibia to seek alternative suppliers at higher shipping costs and impact inflation through transport and food prices.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 March

  1. US-Israeli strikes trigger Iran retaliation, Gulf shipping halts

    Following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend, Iran responded with missile fire at Israel and other countries, prompting multiple maritime security incidents and causing at least 150 tankers to suspend operations in the Gulf. The escalation has raised global energy security concerns, as approximately 20% of global oil supplies and significant LNG volumes transit the Strait of Hormuz.

    2 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Ethiopia revokes independent news outlet Addis Standard

    Ethiopia's Media Authority revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard on 24 February, citing violations of media ethics and endangerment of national interests. The action is part of a broader crackdown on press freedom ahead of legislative elections in June, with journalists from Reuters, Deutsche Welle, and BBC also having credentials denied or not renewed in recent months.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Drone strikes escalate in Sudan's Kordofan conflict zone

    Sudan's civil war has intensified in the gold and oil-rich Kordofan region, with near-daily drone attacks killing civilians and shaping the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Both sides are accused of strikes on civilian infrastructure, and the fighting threatens to widen into a regional conflict as fighting spreads to the Blue Nile region.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. 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 →

Monday 2 February

  1. Iran's leader warns of regional war over US military buildup

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any American attack would spark a regional conflict as the US deployed forces nearby, while Iran's Foreign Minister expressed confidence in nuclear negotiations despite distrust of the US as a negotiating partner. The tensions follow a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Indonesia resumes search for 80 missing in deadly West Java landslide

    Indonesian rescuers have resumed searching for some 80 people missing after a landslide in West Java's residential areas killed 10 people on Saturday, with operations suspended overnight due to harsh weather and unstable terrain. The landslide was triggered by heavy rain and buried villages, forcing dozens to evacuate.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 January

  1. Trump says Iran has no plan to execute protest detainees

    President Trump claims Tehran has told the US it has "no plan" to execute protesters and will not carry out hangings, though the US has not ruled out military action in response to Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators that began in late December. The US and UK are reducing personnel at their military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure, and multiple countries have temporarily closed embassies or advised citizens to avoid Iran amid escalating tensions.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Somalia cancels UAE port agreements over Somaliland recognition

    Somalia's federal government announced the cancellation of all port management and security cooperation agreements with the UAE, accusing it of undermining the country's sovereignty after Israel recognised the breakaway region of Somaliland as independent. The deterioration stems from Somalia's belief that the UAE played a behind-the-scenes role in supporting Somaliland's recognition and allegations that UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi flee the country.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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