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2018-03-232026-10-29
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  1. October 2026

  2. The Namibian

    … Therefore any attempt to circumvent formal Ports of Entry is subject to detection and enforcement action,” the BMA said Mdluli told Daily Maverick that after the repatriation of the 10 deportees/TCNs – one each to Jamaica, Cambodia, Mauritania, Somalia, Cameroon, Yemen, Belize an …

    Eswatini repatriation of US deportees raises concerns
  3. September 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Iran must “end its arming of and support” for the Houthis in Yemen, the foreign ministers of G7 nations have said in a joint statement. …

    Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly

  5. The Namibian

    … The development comes as Djibouti is dealing with an influx of people fleeing escalating hostilities in Yemen. …

    South African journalist Micah Reddy reportedly missing in Djibouti

  6. The Namibian

    … The proposed sale comes as the Saudis are engaged in fighting with the Houthis, an Iran-backed armed group that controls much of western Yemen. …

    Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial

  7. The Namibian

    … A day earlier, the Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen launched a wave of attacks in Saudi Arabia, sparking fires at oil facilities. …

    Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
  8. August 2026

  9. The Namibian

    … The US has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the region, while another blockade is in place on Saudi Arabia’s ports in the Red Sea, imposed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis since 20 July. …

    Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
  10. July 2026

  11. The Namibian

    … Allied to them are the Houthis in Yemen, a tribal group who took over much of the country in 2014. …

    Saudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war

  12. The Namibian

    Yemen’s Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea – a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. …

    Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

  13. The Namibian

    … Throughout his rule, Ali Khamenei pursued a policy of confrontation with the West and for years provided support to anti-US and anti-Israel armed groups across the Middle East, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. …

    Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
  14. April 2026

  15. The Namibian

    … The two countries had joined a coalition to fight against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels in 2015. …

    UAE leaves Opec
World & Region

Eswatini repatriated 10 of 31 US deportees since 2025

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Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.

9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. Eswatini repatriated 10 of 31 US deportees since 2025

    Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.

    9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. G7 calls on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen

    G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

    22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

  1. South African journalist and fixer missing in Djibouti

    South African journalist Micah Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud have gone missing in Djibouti while reporting on local developments. The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Djiboutian authorities to clarify their whereabouts and confirm their safety.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

  1. Trump administration approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

    President Trump's administration has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift, but the $24 billion sale has raised concerns from some members of Congress who worry the advanced stealth technology could be shared with China.

    18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Trump says Iran war will end after November elections

    US President Donald Trump said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. Trump told reporters that "right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward," and claimed Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Iran claims near-final deal with Oman on Strait shipping

    Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain undisclosed. The Iranian foreign ministry cautioned that a deal would not guarantee safe passage, citing the US blockade of Iranian ports as a security threat.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Saudi Arabia weighs response strategy amid Gulf escalation

    Saudi Arabia, after months of attempting neutrality in the US-Iran conflict, has begun striking Iranian proxy militias in Iraq following attacks it attributes to those groups. The Kingdom now faces a choice between continued deterrent strikes or de-escalation efforts.

    30 July 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 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 →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Djibouti's 27-year leader Guelleh expected to win sixth term

    Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

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 →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Red Sea migration deaths double to record 922 in 2025

    The number of migrants who died on the "Eastern Route" from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula doubled to 922 in 2025, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration. The majority of victims were from Ethiopia, with tens of thousands crossing the Red Sea annually from Djibouti to Yemen in search of work in Gulf countries.

    26 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Iran threatens desalination plants as water emerges war target

    Iran has threatened to target desalination plants in the region after claiming damage to its own water and energy infrastructure in conflict with Israel and the US, with experts warning that attacks on such facilities in the Middle East—where desalination supplies most of the region's drinking water—could trigger catastrophic humanitarian and economic consequences.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Middle East war drives oil prices above $100 per barrel

    Oil prices surged above US$106 a barrel as conflict in the region disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the International Energy Agency to coordinate the release of strategic oil reserves across Asia, Europe, and North America. Global energy ministers are meeting to address soaring prices and discuss measures including price caps and military operations to reopen critical shipping routes.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 March

  1. Middle East conflict disrupts global shipping costs

    The war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global container shipping, with fuel surcharges rising and transit costs nearly doubling as commercial vessels face attacks and alternative routes grow longer. Importers worldwide, including those bringing goods to Namibia via global supply chains, face pressure to absorb costs or pass them to consumers.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Namibian embassy confirms evacuation of 100+ citizens from Middle East

    Namibia's ambassador to Egypt says more than 100 Namibians are in the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict intensifies, and the embassy is facilitating voluntary evacuation efforts while prioritizing citizen safety. Some evacuees have criticised the Namibian consulate in Dubai for lack of communication and assistance during the crisis.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Sudan's civil war persists despite international peace efforts

    Almost three years into Sudan's conflict between the military-led government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a recent commercial flight to Khartoum signals potential normalcy, but the underlying causes of the war remain unresolved. Both sides view the conflict as existential, foreign powers continue supplying weapons, and analysts warn that without comprehensive mediation addressing root causes—including demilitarisation, constitutional reform, and accountability for war crimes—the conflict could drag on for decades and potentially splinter the nation.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Somaliland offers US access to minerals and military bases

    The breakaway Somaliland region, seeking international recognition after Israel's December recognition, has offered the United States exclusive access to its mineral resources and the ability to establish military bases, according to a minister interviewed by AFP.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Somalia and Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation agreement

    Somalia's defence minister and his Saudi counterpart signed a military cooperation agreement in Riyadh on Monday, part of broader strategic competition in the Horn of Africa between Gulf monarchies Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

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 →

Thursday 29 January

  1. UN Security Council votes to end Yemen Hodeida mission

    The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to terminate UNMHA, a mission that enforced a ceasefire in Yemen's port city of Hodeida, with the mandate ending by 31 March after six years. The US cited Houthi obstructionism as the reason, while Denmark noted that the Houthis' arbitrary detention of UN personnel had narrowed the operating environment, though the mission had previously served as a stabilising presence in the conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition-backed government.

    29 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 15 January

  1. 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 →

Friday 2 January

  1. Somaliland denies Israeli military bases and Palestinian resettlement deal

    Somaliland's foreign ministry rejected accusations from Somalia's president that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle Palestinians in exchange for Israeli recognition. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as independent last week, and the region is set to join the Abraham Accords, though Somaliland denied allegations of agreements beyond diplomatic engagement.

    2 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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