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Namibia

A pensioner in Ou-Cordon allegedly raped granddaughter

  A 62-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 8-year-old granddaughter on two occasions at Ou-Cordon village, in Mankumpi Constituency in the Kavango West region. The incident that was reported yesterday happened at around 20h00, and the minors' mother reported the incident to the police. According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the suspect called the minor into his sleeping room on two separate occasions and raped her. […]

today7 February, 2025

World

Amnesty International criticizes Trump’s sanctions against ICC

  Amnesty International says US President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court is reckless and vindictive. The order imposes asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff who were involved in efforts to investigate or prosecute US citizens and certain allies, including Israel.     Amnesty International says institutions like the ICC are needed more than ever, to advance human rights protections, prevent future […]

today7 February, 2025

World

Guterres warns Donald Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

Antonio Guterres has warned against any form of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza. The United Nations Secretary General was responding to US President Donald Trump's comments that the US take ownership of the Gaza strip and resettle Palestinians living there. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.  

today6 February, 2025

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Activist Rinaani Musutua on Poverty and Accountability in Namibia

  In a recent interview, Rinaani Musutua, a prominent activist, opened up about the persistent issues of poverty and the lack of accountability within Namibia's leadership. Reflecting on the promises made at independence, Musutua highlighted that citizens were promised prosperity, equality, and an end to poverty, yet, decades later, many still face significant challenges. She emphasized that despite the country’s progress in certain areas, poverty remains widespread, and those who […]

today29 January, 2025

World

UN Chief warns leaders to learn lessons from the Holocaust

  United Nations chief António Guterres has warned world leaders to learn from the atrocities of the Holocaust - and turn words into action. He was speaking at the UN headquarters in New York to mark Holocaust Memorial Day - 15 months after a deadly attack in Israel. Sally Patterson reports.  

today28 January, 2025

South Africa

S.A Civic Organization Accuses Government of Inhumane Treatment of Trapped Stilfontein Miners

  The South African National Civics Organisation in North West has accused the government of subjecting trapped Stilfontein miners to inhumane conditions. SANCO spokesperson, Mzukisi Jam, criticised the state for championing global human rights while neglecting domestic issues. Speaking to the media at a Mining Affected Communities United in Action briefing, Jam said the deaths were avoidable and emphasised miners' right to life:  

today14 January, 2025

Namibia

Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia

  Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country.  

today16 December, 2024