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Senegal

Also known as: the Lions

2018-06-082026-10-21
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  1. October 2026

  2. The Namibian

    NAMIBIA National Olympic Committee (NNOC) chief executive Anri Parkersays the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, must not be viewed as the end of an athlete’s development journey. …

    ‘Dakar a stepping stone, not finish line’

  3. The Namibian

    … Today, people with roots in countries like Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire form part of French society. …

    Why immigrants are being blamed for France’s unrest

  4. Windhoek Observer

    … The President’s remarks came as Namibia prepared to send 12 athletes to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, scheduled to take place from 31 October to 13 November. …

    YOUNG OBSERVER | President calls for investment in youth sports careersPatience Makwele

  5. The Namibian

    … The Games will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 October to 13 November, bringing together approximately 2 700 young athletes from more than 200 delegations. …

    President hands national flag to 12 athletes headed for Dakar Youth Olympics

  6. The Namibian

    … This was said by Senegal’s fisheries and maritime economy ministry chief of staff, Baba Ndiaye, at a two-day high-level meeting on aquaculture held in the Senegalese capital Dakar last week. …

    Call for promotion of aquaculture across Africa

  7. The Namibian

    … The Namibian team consists of Marco and Rosemarie Thiel, Mike Baartman and Justus Beulker. “We decided to take some junior riders this year and Mike Baartman is also preparing for the Olympic Youth Games in Senegal, so when we come back, we will fly out to Dakar again,” he said. …

    Freyer, Greeff crowned MTB marathon champions
  8. September 2026

  9. New Era

    … The remaining candidates are Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett of Guyana, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Olara Otunnu of Uganda, Macky Sall of Senegal, María Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador and Ivonne Baki of Ecuador. …

    Campaign for female UN SG in overdrive

  10. The Namibian

    … They also qualified for the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament for local-based players in Kenya, where they lost 2-0 to Nigeria, but held both Senegal and Sudan to 1-1 draws. …

    Namibia face tricky encounter against Congo

  11. Informanté

    … As a founding Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, alongside Senegal and other distinguished leaders, Namibia has championed the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). …

    Namibia seeks to close gap between water projects and financing

  12. Informanté

    … The index will cover local-currency government bonds from Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Ug …

    Namibia set for greater global investor exposure in JPMorgan frontier index
Sport

Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

The News

Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

9 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

    Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

    9 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. International leaders blame immigration for France's domestic unrest

    Protests that began in France over school conditions and living costs have grown into nationwide unrest, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar blaming immigration for the violence. An African immigrant in France's security industry says blaming migrants for the disturbances is unfair and misleading, as the demonstrations are rooted in domestic grievances including education, rising living costs, and public services.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. President calls for sustainable sporting system creating youth employment

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a sustainable sporting system that creates employment and professional opportunities for young Namibians, moving beyond simply sending athletes to international competitions. She said sport should be recognised as a contributor to national development through employment, education, health and community building, and requires cooperation between government, sporting organisations, schools, families and the private sector.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 15 October

  1. President flags off 12 athletes for Dakar Youth Olympics

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah handed over the national flag to Team Namibia's 12 athletes competing in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (31 October–13 November), urging them to represent the country with pride and discipline in seven sporting codes: athletics, beach volleyball, beach wrestling, boxing, cycling, swimming and triathlon.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. African states urged to expand aquaculture for food security

    Aquaculture in Africa can bridge food security gaps and create jobs as fish catches decline, according to speakers at a high-level meeting in Dakar on 7–8 October attended by representatives from 22 countries, including Namibia as a member of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Freyer and Greeff win Namibia's MTB marathon titles

    Martin Freyer won the men's 75km MTB marathon championship in 3:27:40, finishing nearly 25 minutes ahead of Xavier Papo. Anri Greeff took the women's title in 3:58:33, holding off Vera Looser who finished just under a minute behind.

    14 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. World leaders call for female UN secretary general at General Assembly

    Several world leaders, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, have called for a woman to become the next secretary general of the United Nations, noting that no woman has held the position since the organisation's establishment in 1945. Estonia, Dominican Republic, and Botswana were among those echoing the call during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

    28 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Namibia opens Afcon 2027 qualifying against Congo in Gaborone

    The Brave Warriors begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone, with both sides ranked closely (Namibia 121st, Congo 134th). Namibia is hampered by late withdrawals due to injuries and administrative issues, and must again play their home match outside the country due to lack of CAF-approved stadiums.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Namibia champions continental water investment program

    Namibia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani highlighted a gap between political commitment to water projects and the financing needed to realize them, noting Namibia's championing of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme, which aims to mobilize at least US$30 billion a year by 2030 for water security and sustainable sanitation.

    23 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Namibia included in JPMorgan's new frontier-market bond index

    Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.

    16 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 11 September

  1. Yango reports 38% drop in reckless driving across Africa

    Yango's 2024–2025 safety report shows a 38% fall in reported reckless driving incidents across its African operations, attributed to driving-style analysis, speed-control technology, and driver accountability measures. Other African markets recorded declines ranging from 33% to 49%, and Yango Namibia noted these are continent-wide figures, not Namibia-specific.

    11 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Russia expands cultural centres across Africa beyond military ties

    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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Gambia president urges calm as violent blackout protests erupt

    The Gambia's President Adama Barrow called for citizens to remain calm over prolonged power cuts that have triggered violent protests in the capital and surrounding areas, with residents experiencing blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The unrest follows months of electrical outages since June, with Barrow pledging to boost supplies by next month.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Namibian referee officiates FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match

    Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, where she refereed a match between Japan and New Zealand on Sunday. The appointment adds to her 2026 international assignments, which have included the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    8 September 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Asoli party becomes first Namibian member of continental alliance

    The Asoli Progressive Party has joined the African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress, a continental political alliance founded in February with 46 members from 24 African countries. Party president Josef Kauandenge said the membership will allow Asoli to participate in continental activities and learn from established political parties.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Elemotho returns to National Theatre after four years

    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 →

  2. Namibia leads push for first female UN secretary-general

    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 →

  3. Namibia Football Association backs Fifa president Infantino

    Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

  1. Namibia qualifies for Davis Cup World Group II

    Namibia's senior men's tennis team qualified for the Davis Cup World Group II after finishing third at the Africa Group III tournament in Burundi, with a record of four wins and one defeat. The qualification marks Namibia's third consecutive year in the World Group II.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Namibia names 12-member team for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee has selected 12 athletes to represent the country at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, competing across seven sporting codes including athletics, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, swimming, triathlon and beach wrestling.

    11 August 2026 · New Era →

Friday 7 August

  1. Namibia announces 12-athlete team for Youth Olympic Games

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee announced a team of 12 athletes competing in seven sport codes for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November, accompanied by eight coaches and technical officials and three team management and support staff.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Namibian volleyball referee receives sponsorship for Dakar course

    Volleyball referee Ndina Kasheeta has received sponsorships totalling N$31 350 from DTS Club and the Lück family to attend an African Volleyball Confederation international referee candidate course in Dakar, Senegal, from 6 to 14 August. Kasheeta is one of only two Namibian referees qualified to officiate in continental and international competitions.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

  1. Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to face France in World Cup semi-final

    Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Mbappé scores twice as France beats Morocco in World Cup quarter-final

    Kylian Mbappé scored a brilliant curling finish after a missed penalty, and set up Ousmane Dembele's goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals, moving Mbappé level with Lionel Messi with eight tournament goals.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Belgium faces Spain's record-setting defence in World Cup quarter-final

    Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. World Cup quarter-finals: Eight teams compete for semi-final spots

    The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. African teams reach record nine places in World Cup knockout rounds

    According to The Namibian, African football has achieved a watershed moment at the FIFA World Cup, with a record-breaking nine teams advancing to the knockout rounds—a major breakthrough that signals the continent's emergence as an established power in world football.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in World Cup upset bid

    Argentina survived an improbable challenge from Cape Verde, defeating the African team 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup match on Friday, with a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute breaking Cape Verde's resistance. Argentina will face Egypt on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Portugal edge Croatia 2-1 in VAR-decided World Cup thriller

    Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 29 June

  1. African nations reach record nine teams in 2026 World Cup knockout stage

    For the first time in World Cup history, a record nine African countries have progressed beyond the group stage, marking a significant advancement for the continent in the tournament. Previously, only one African nation at a time had managed to qualify for the knockout stage.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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