insert_link Namibia SWAPO Recalls Oniipa Mayor for Independent Bid The SWAPO Party has recalled Oniipa Mayor Jafet Augustus after he registered to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming elections. In a report by Maria Namupala, Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa confirmed his removal and ex-communication from all party positions, instructing regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu to arrange his immediate replacement. By choosing to run independently, Augustus effectively self-excommunicated under Article 6 (1)(a) of the party constitution, highlighting SWAPO’s strict […] today10 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Confusion at Independence Stadium as Tents Are Dismantled PACKING UP: At Windhoek’s Independence Stadium, the initial venue for today’s planned Independence celebration and inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nadi-Ndaitwah, pitched tents are being dismantled. Law enforcement has told News on One that it’s unclear what is going to happen today at the stadium, if anything, taking into account that the event was moved to the State House yesterday due to expected thunderstorms. Despite this, members of the public […] today21 March, 2025
insert_link World Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau haș announced he is stepping down as leader of the country and his party - after nearly a decade as prime minister. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a party election. Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher: today7 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration. today5 November, 2024
insert_link World Vietnam president handed power as party leader seeks medical care Vietnam's communist party handed the reins of power Thursday to the country's largely ceremonial president, To Lam, as its 80-year-old leader and general secretary temporarily stood down for health reasons. The politburo appointed Lam, 67, to take over as both the party and country's caretaker leader while current General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong focused "on active treatment", the Vietnamese Communist Party said in an online statement. […] today18 July, 2024
