insert_link Namibia Amupanda Files Complaint Against Judge for Misconduct Activist Job Amupanda has filed a complaint with the Judicial Service Commission against Judge Ueitele Shafimana, accusing him of gross misconduct in the red line case. Amupanda claims the judge violated his Article 21 rights by compelling him and his counsel to testify after requesting Shafimana's recusal. In a report by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's reporter Ellen SHihepo, he also criticized the judge for exhibiting a hostile tone, making […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former Ombudsman Calls for Judicial Protection Against Abuse of Power Former Ombudsman John Walters emphasizes the importance of the judiciary in safeguarding the rights of the poor from being oppressed by the wealthy through lawsuits that could suppress freedom of speech. Speaking to local media, he expressed strong confidence in Namibia's judiciary, describing it as the cornerstone of the country's democracy adding that If the judiciary fails, then our democracy fails. today13 December, 2024
insert_link Local LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Local activist opposes Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Ghana's parliament has approved a bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identity and the formation or funding of LGBTQ+ groups, punishable by up to three to five years in prison, respectively. The bill will come into effect only if President Nana Akufo-Addo signs it into law. Linda Baumann an activist for the rights of women, and the LGBTQI community says the bill should not be enacted into law. today29 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea: success rests on good relations with its neighbours By Bizuneh Yimenu, University of Birmingham and Robert McCabe, Coventry University On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast. Under the agreement, Somaliland will lease 20km of coastal land to Ethiopia for 50 years. Ethiopia commits to offering Somaliland […] today12 January, 2024
